SJRES 88119th CongressIntroduced

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

Introduced: Oct 7, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-Oregon)

Economy & Taxes

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by the President on April 2, 2025, via Executive Order 14257, which authorized global tariffs. It revokes the President's authority to maintain or expand tariffs under the National Emergencies Act, restoring standard legislative processes for trade policy decisions.

Key Points

1Terminates the national emergency declared to justify unilateral global tariff imposition under Executive Order 14257.
2Revokes presidential authority granted by the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) to enforce tariffs without congressional approval.
3Shifts control of significant tariff decisions back to Congress, limiting executive power in trade policy.

Impact Areas

International trade relationsDomestic businesses affected by tariffsConsumers facing import costsFederal fiscal and trade policy frameworks

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