NEW: Chuck Grassley Under Fire For Breaking With Trump On Key Issue

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NEW: Chuck Grassley Under Fire For Breaking With Trump On Key Issue

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on April 3, 2025

By Chris Powell

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is facing fierce backlash from conservative allies after co-sponsoring a bill that would require Congress to approve new tariffs—an apparent break from President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade strategy. The legislation, introduced alongside Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), is titled the Trade Review Act of 2025.

It would force any new tariffs imposed by the executive branch to expire after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. It also grants Congress the ability to nullify existing tariffs at any time through a resolution of disapproval.

Grassley, a longtime advocate for congressional authority over trade, says the bill is about restoring the constitutional balance of power. “For too long, Congress has delegated its clear authority to regulate interstate and foreign commerce to the executive branch,” he said.

But not everyone is convinced—especially within the GOP base. Trump announced sweeping new tariffs set to take effect April 5.

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[Smokin Joe]

It would force any new tariffs imposed by the executive branch to expire after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. It also grants Congress the ability to nullify existing tariffs at any time through a resolution of disapproval.

Well, that should make a few more millionaires on The Hill.

[Kamaji]

Good for Grassley.  Tariffs are taxes that are economically borne by U.S. residents, and therefore the House in particular should have control over them.  The president should not have unfettered discretion to impose them.

[Timber Rattler]