Where have Senators Hawley and Schmidt run off to now?
A bit of "Show Me State" common sense
On My Mind, 04082025: On April 4, 2025, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and several other Republican and Democratic senators introduced legislation, the Trade Review Act of 2025, to reaffirm Congress’s key role in setting and approving U.S. trade policy. Modeled after the War Powers Resolution of 1973, this act would reestablish limits on the President’s ability to impose tariffs unilaterally without Congress’s approval.
Senator Cantwell stated, “Trade wars can be devastating, which is why the Founding Fathers gave Congress the clear Constitutional authority over war and trade. This bill reasserts Congress’s role over trade policy to ensure rules-based trade policies are transparent, consistent, and benefit the American public. Arbitrary tariffs, particularly on our allies, damage U.S. export opportunities and raise prices for American consumers and businesses…As representatives of the American people, Congress has a duty to stop actions that will cause them harm.”
According to Senator Grassley, “For too long, Congress has delegated its clear authority to regulate interstate and foreign commerce to the executive branch. Building on my previous efforts as Finance Committee Chairman, I’m joining Senator Cantwell to introduce the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025 to reassert Congress’s constitutional role and ensure Congress has a voice in trade policy…The bill would restore congressional authority over tariffs as outlined in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution by placing limits on the President’s power to impose tariffs.”
Among the limits included in the Act:
To enact a new tariff, the President must notify Congress of the imposition of (or increase in) the tariff within 48 hours. The congressional notification must include an explanation of the President’s reasoning for imposing or raising the tariff and provide an analysis of the potential impact on American businesses and consumers.
Within 60 days, Congress must pass a joint resolution of approval on the new tariff; otherwise, all new tariffs on imports expire after that deadline.
Congress can end tariffs at any time by passing a resolution of disapproval.
As a resident of Missouri, I believe this is perfect legislation representing Missouri’s unofficial motto, “The Show Me State.” I am left to wonder why our senators, Josh Hawley and Eric Schmidt, do not appear on the list of cosponsors. If you agree, call their offices and encourage Hawley and Schmidt to join this common-sense legislation. Ask them to sign on to the Trade Review Act of 2025.
Hawley: 202two246154 or 816960four694 Schmidt: 202two245721 or 816849six234
From The American Enterprise Institute
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