Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said he’ll try again in the coming weeks to legislatively curb President Trump’s ability to impose tariffs.
Corker told reporters Tuesday he’ll attempt to attach a provision to an upcoming bill reauthorizing Federal Aviation Administration funding and programs.
“That’s the ideal place for us to be,” Corker said, referring to the FAA bill.
The Senate this summer has twice blocked legislation that would give Congress the authority to stop the president form imposing tariffs. But Corker said he isn’t giving up.
Many Republican lawmakers are opposed to recent tariffs Trump has imposed on steel and aluminum imports.
Corker said Republican leaders “know,” he plans to try to add such a provision to the FAA bill and for that reason, may avoid bringing up the legislation.
Republicans are eager to avoid a tariff battle with the president ahead of the November midterm elections.
“I understand the longer these tariffs are in place the more difficult it is to unwind that,” Corker said. “I’m understanding the dynamic continues to evolve against our position.”
There are no immediate plans to bring up the FAA reauthorization legislation, but Republicans and Democrats are working out a deal on amendments to the measure.
The August schedule has not been fully outlined. The Senate plans to be in session the entire month.
