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S 4049 · in committee · major

Reclaim Trade Powers Act

What this bill does

  • This bill removes the law allowing the President to impose tariffs up to 15% for up to 150 days to address trade deficits.
  • It affects the President's trade authority and companies that import goods into the United States.
  • The change takes effect upon enactment with no direct federal spending.

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  1. 01

    How would removing the President's 15% tariff authority affect negotiations with trading partners compared to current leverage?

  2. 02

    Which industries that rely on imported goods would face the most uncertainty if this presidential power is eliminated?

  3. 03

    What evidence suggests the 150-day tariff tool has or hasn't effectively addressed trade deficits since it was enacted?

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Sponsor · D-VA

Tim Kaine

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Introduced 2026-03-11

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2026-03-11 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  2. 2026-03-11 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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