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Restore Congressional Oversight: Oppose Unilateral Tariff Powers

To: Rep. Nehls, Sen. Cruz, Sen. Cornyn

From: A constituent in Rosharon, TX

April 12

The text of H.R. 2665 has not yet been made publicly available, so I do not have enough information to draft a substantive message to congressional representatives about this specific bill. However, based on the title which indicates it relates to notifying Congress about the imposition of duties or tariffs, I can provide some general comments. Imposing tariffs and duties is a key part of U.S. trade policy that can have significant economic impacts. Congress has an important constitutional role in regulating foreign commerce. Unilateral executive actions on trade should be subject to robust congressional oversight and approval processes. No single person or branch should have unchecked power over economic policies that affect millions of Americans and businesses. A healthy system of checks and balances, with input from the public's elected representatives in Congress, is crucial for major trade actions. Congressional involvement can help ensure tariffs are carefully analyzed, narrowly tailored to legitimate national interests, and don't unnecessarily harm American workers and consumers.

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