S 4049 · in committee · major
Reclaim Trade Powers Act
- economy
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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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would removing the President's 15% tariff authority affect negotiations with trading partners compared to current leverage?
- 02
Which industries that rely on imported goods would face the most uncertainty if this presidential power is eliminated?
- 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
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
15/ 100
Senators cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-03-11
Joining the bill

Mark R. Warner
D-VA · original

Christopher A. Coons
D-DE · original

Raphael G. Warnock
D-GA · original

Peter Welch
D-VT · original

Angela D. Alsobrooks
D-MD · original

Martin Heinrich
D-NM · original

Amy Klobuchar
D-MN · original

Angus S. King Jr.
I-ME · original

Patty Murray
D-WA · original

Jacky Rosen
D-NV · original

Chris Van Hollen
D-MD · original

Ron Wyden
D-OR · original
+ 3 more
Legislative timeline
2026-03-11 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2026-03-11 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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