1. United States
2. N.D.
3. Letter

The unilateral imposition of sweeping tariffs by the Trump administration has caused significant economic disruption and turbulence in global markets. This move undermines decades of work towards trade liberalization and threatens to provoke retaliatory actions that could harm American businesses and consumers. The legislation proposed by Senators Grassley and Cantwell is a reasonable measure to reassert Congressional authority over trade policy and introduce greater transparency and oversight. By requiring the President to justify new tariffs and obtain Congressional approval within 60 days, this bill would help ensure that such consequential economic decisions are not made unilaterally but are subject to scrutiny and accountability. Unchecked executive authority on tariffs opens the door to potential abuse for political or personal gain at the expense of the American public. Reestablishing Congressional oversight is crucial to safeguarding a rules-based trade system that prioritizes the interests of the nation as a whole over narrow vested interests. For the sake of economic stability and the welfare of American workers and consumers, this legislation deserves serious consideration.