Contact Congress about H.R. 2888: Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act

This bill would cancel certain emergency tariffs already put in place by the President. For many future tariffs or import limits, the President would need Congress to pass an approval law first.

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Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 2888: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups tied to imported goods and U.S. trade policy. It would matter most to businesses that import or export products, U.S. industries that benefit from tariff protection, workers in those industries, consumers who pay prices affected by tariffs, Congress, and the President.

Why this matters: Tariffs can change prices, jobs, supply chains, and trade fights with other countries. This bill would shift many of those choices from the President alone to Congress. That could make big trade moves more accountable and less sudden. It could also make the United States slower to respond when a fast trade move seems needed.

Key provisions in H.R. 2888

• The bill cancels tariff duties from Executive Orders 14257, 14193, and 14194. It also cancels later orders that replace them or are basically the same, starting when this act takes effect.
• The President could not add or raise many import taxes or import limits without Congress. The same rule applies to tariff-rate quotas and to taking away trade deal benefits for specific goods.
• The bill leaves antidumping and countervailing duty laws unchanged. These are import fees used against unfairly low prices or foreign government subsidies under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930.
• The bill leaves safeguard powers unchanged. These are trade-law tools under the Trade Act of 1974 that can protect U.S. industries from harmful import surges.
• Some duties could still happen without a new vote in Congress. That is allowed when they carry out official trade dispute rulings under approved free trade deals or World Trade Organization rules.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 2888

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2888

What is H.R. 2888?

This bill would cancel certain emergency tariffs already put in place by the President. For many future tariffs or import limits, the President would need Congress to pass an approval law first.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 2888?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 2888?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 2888 before I act?

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