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Federal Circuit Appeals Court Issues Stay in Tariff Cases; DC District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction

Holly Lubart — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:58:50 +0000

The decision recently issued by The Court of International Trade (CIT) was temporarily stayed by the U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit on May 29, allowing the tariffs to continue to apply while it considers Trump’s appeal.

Federal Court Blocks Emergency Tariffs; Trump Administration Announces Appeal

Holly Lubart — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:54:40 +0000

On May 28, the Court of International Trade (CIT) unanimously struck down the recent tariff actions imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Senate Resolution Tie

Holly Lubart — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:05:11 +0000

S.J. Resolution 49, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), ended in a tie vote of 49-49 on April 30.

Under Secretary for International Trade Update

Holly Lubart — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:15:40 +0000

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to favorably report the nomination of William Kimmitt to be the Under Secretary for International Trade at the Department of Commerce on April 29.

Congressional Small Business Letter Issued

Holly Lubart — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:13:45 +0000

On April 16, a coalition of 68 House Democrats issued a letter to United States Trade Representative Greer, Secretary of Commerce Lutnick, Secretary of the Treasury Bessent, and Small Business Administration Administrator Loeffler warning them to consider the impacts of the Trump Administration’s trade policies on domestic small businesses.

World Trade Organization Withdrawal Resolution

Holly Lubart — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:11:10 +0000

Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI) introduced a joint resolution H.J. 93 on April 10 that would formally withdraw the U.S. from the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Congressional Resolutions Update

Holly Lubart — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:01:21 +0000

Joint Resolutions terminating the trade deficit "emergency" underlying the Administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for reciprocal tariffs were introduced in both the House and Senate on April 8.

Senator Johnson Submits Alliance Tariff Concerns at Senate Hearing

Holly Lubart — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:58:06 +0000

Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), who serves on the Senate Finance Committee, submitted News/Media Alliance concerns on tariffs for the record at a hearing on “The President’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda” on April 8

Trade Review Act of 2025

Holly Lubart — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:07:47 +0000

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025, S 1272, on April 3, which introduces a requirement for the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing duties on imported articles, providing an explanation and assessment of the impact on U.S. businesses and consumers.

Senate Passes Resolution Terminating Emergency Declaration Used to Impose Tariffs

Holly Lubart — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:54:49 +0000

The Senate passed S.J. Resolution 37, sponsored by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) with a vote of 51-48 on April 2. The resolution terminates the emergency declaration, which the President used for the authority to issue his Executive Order imposing 25 percent tariffs on Canada, which would effectively block the tariffs.