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A House Republican is planning to introduce legislation that would give Congress the power to block tariffs imposed by the president.Why it matters Its a rare break with President Trump from a Republican lawmaker as markets continue to tumble in response to the White Houses sweeping new tariffs.What were hearing Rep. Don Bacon RNeb. confirmed to Axios that he is crafting a companion to the Trade Review Act of 2025 introduced by Sens. Chuck Grassley RIowa and Maria Cantwells DWash.The legislation would require the president to notify Congress of any new tariffs within 48 hours with the administrations reasoning and an analysis of their economic impacts.Congress would then have to pass a resolution of approval within 60 days or the tariffs would expire. Lawmakers could also pass a resolution of disapproval at any time to kill the tariffs.Bacons plans were first reported by Politico.Reality check With Republicans in control of both the House and Senate, neither bill is likely to get a vote.Trump could also veto the legislation, meaning Congress would effectively need a twothirds majority in each chamber to force it into becoming law.What were watching House Democrats are planning to try to force a vote on ending the national emergency upon which Trumps new tariffs are based.Such a vote could put Republicans like Bacon whose constituents are being squeezed by the tariffs with little economic upside in a difficult position.The Senate voted this week on a similar measure to block Trumps tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, in which four Republicans joined with Democrats to provide the necessary votes for it to pass.
