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Trump Plans Veto of Bipartisan Trade Review Act

4/7/2025

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President Trump is set to veto the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, a bill designed to rein in his tariff powers. This legislation mandates that the president must notify and justify any new tariffs within 48 hours. Some Republicans back the bill, voicing worries about excessive executive authority and its detrimental effects on the economy.

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President Trump is set to veto the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, a bill designed to rein in his tariff powers. This legislation mandates that the president must notify and justify any new tariffs within 48 hours. Some Republicans back the bill, voicing worries about excessive executive authority and its detrimental effects on the economy.