U.S. senators seek to rein in Trump tariff authority

Porsche and other VW Group cars are loaded into a cargo ship in Emden, Germany for export to the U.S. — Porsche and other VW Group cars are loaded into a cargo ship in Emden, Germany, for export to the U.S. (REUTERS)

April 03, 2025 04:34 PM

WASHINGTON — Two senior lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee introduced legislation on Thursday seeking to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs and would require congressional approval for new levies within 60 days.

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