Resolution to End the National Emergency Regarding Global Tariffs
October 7, 2025
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Where This Stands
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This resolution would remove the legal basis for current global tariffs, potentially changing the cost of imported goods and the regulatory environment for businesses involved in international trade.
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Importers and Exporters
These businesses are subject to the tariffs imposed under the national emergency and would be affected by the removal of that legal authority.
The President
The resolution seeks to terminate an executive order issued by the President.
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Summary
Key Facts
- S.J. Res. 88 mandates the termination of the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025.
- The emergency was originally established via Executive Order 14257 to impose global tariffs.
- The termination of the emergency would take effect on the date of the resolution's enactment.
- The resolution cites section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) as the legal authority for this action.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate on October 7, 2025.
- The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance for review.
Why It Matters
This resolution would remove the legal basis for current global tariffs, potentially changing the cost of imported goods and the regulatory environment for businesses involved in international trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this resolution do?
When would the tariffs end if this passes?
News Coverage
Voting Record
Total
98
Yes
51
No
47
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (98)
Timothy Kaine
D · yes
Angela Alsobrooks
D · yes
Catherine Cortez Masto
D · yes
Sheldon Whitehouse
D · yes
Shelley Capito
R · no
Tommy Tuberville
R · no
Mike Crapo
R · no
Mike Lee
R · no
James Lankford
R · no
Ron Johnson
R · no
Todd Young
R · no
John Fetterman
D · yes
Ruben Gallego
D · yes
Brian Schatz
D · yes
Thomas Tillis
R · no
Alex Padilla
D · yes
Bernie Moreno
R · no
Susan Collins
R · yes
Jim Banks
R · no
Richard Blumenthal
D · yes
Chuck Grassley
R · no
Mark Kelly
D · yes
Tim Sheehy
R · no
John Hoeven
R · no
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Discoveries
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Congressional Pushback on Emergency Powers
The resolution represents a formal attempt by a bipartisan group of Senators to curtail the use of the National Emergencies Act for trade-related executive actions.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.congress.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy75Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment40Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz60Current news / social attention level
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