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SJRES 88

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

119th Congress Introduced by Tim Kaine and 6 co-sponsors

Summary of SJRES 88: Terminating the National Emergency for Global Tariffs Purpose and IntentSJRES 88 is a joint resolution that seeks to terminate the national emergency declarati

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Bill Summary · SJRES 88

Summary of SJRES 88: Terminating the National Emergency for Global Tariffs

Purpose and Intent

SJRES 88 is a joint resolution that seeks to terminate the national emergency declaration that was used to impose global tariffs on imports. The resolution aims to end the ongoing trade policies and economic measures related to this national emergency declaration.

Key Provisions

  • Terminates the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13811 on January 23, 2018, which was used as the legal justification to impose tariffs on imports.
  • Revokes all proclamations, executive orders, and other executive actions taken to implement the national emergency and global tariff policies.
  • Prohibits the president from declaring a similar national emergency or taking comparable trade actions without explicit congressional approval.
  • Requires the president to submit a plan to Congress for unwinding the current tariff policies within 60 days of the resolution's enactment.

Affected Parties and Impact

The termination of the national emergency declaration would have widespread impact on U.S. trade policy and the economy, including:

  • Ending the tariffs that have been imposed on a variety of imported goods, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, and consumer products.
  • Lifting the retaliatory tariffs that have been placed on U.S. exports by trading partners like China, the EU, and Canada.
  • Potentially lowering costs for American businesses and consumers who have faced higher prices due to the tariffs.
  • Restoring more normal trade relationships between the U.S. and its major trading partners.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • SJRES 88 was introduced in the Senate on October 7, 2025 and has been held at the Senate desk, awaiting potential further action.
  • This resolution is a companion bill to SJRES 49, which was previously introduced but did not pass.
  • As a joint resolution, SJRES 88 would require passage by both the House and Senate, and the president's signature to become law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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