House Republicans Push Bill Granting Trump Expanded Tariff Powers

The U.S. Reciprocal Trade Act would allow President Trump to impose tariffs unilaterally, subject to limited Congressional oversight.

Freshman Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) introduced the U.S. Reciprocal Trade Act, fulfilling a key Trump campaign promise on trade policy.
The bill would enable the president to impose tariffs equal to those levied by other countries on U.S. goods, aiming to address trade imbalances.
Congress would retain some oversight, requiring the president to notify them of new tariffs, with the option for a two-thirds majority to block the action.
Supporters argue the legislation would bolster American manufacturing and reduce the trade deficit, while critics warn of potential economic harm and administrative challenges.
Trump has pledged to use tariffs to reduce the national debt and recently proposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, citing fentanyl trafficking concerns.