House Republican voices support for bringing tariff powers back to Congress

Published April 6, 2025 2:30pm ET



Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) said he would support a bill to restore tariff power to Congress after President Donald Trump announced sweeping levies against nearly every country last week.

Valadao joined Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) in calling for the legislative branch to be the one to decide on tariffs. Bacon is drafting a bill that mirrors legislation in the Senate to restore congressional authority over tariffs. 

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