Senate Votes on Resolutions to end Emergency Tariffs
The U.S. Senate voted on three different resolutions this week disapproving of the Trump Administration’s emergency tariffs. S. J. Resolution 77 against Canada, S. J. Resolution 81 directed at Brazil and S.J. Resolution 88 applied globally to end national emergencies all passed. Even if the House did bring these up for a vote and approve the tariff resolutions, Congress would need a two-thirds majority vote to override a presidential veto.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on November 5
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on November 5 regarding two challenges that were consolidated to President Trump’s tariffs invoked by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA). The Justices will decide if IEPAA allows the president to impose tariffs, and if the act itself unconstitutionally delegates legislative authority to the president. Numerous organizations including the U.S. Chamber submitted amicus briefs.
Senators Send Letter to Department of Commerce on Section 232 Tariffs
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, Ron Wyden (D-OR) and nine other Senators sent a letter to Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, on October 23 outlining concerns to pursue national security tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The letter states that there has been limited public engagement, a lack of transparency and objectivity.
