Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
Summary
This joint resolution aims to terminate the national emergency declared on July 30, 2025, by the President in Executive Order 14323, which imposed duties on articles imported from Brazil. The resolution is introduced in the Senate and references Section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622).
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would remove the additional duties on goods imported from Brazil. This could lead to changes in trade relations and potentially affect the prices of goods for consumers and businesses.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially lower costs for consumers and businesses importing goods from Brazil.
- Improved trade relations with Brazil.
- Reduced government intervention in trade.
- Possible increase in the availability of Brazilian products.
- Alignment with free trade principles.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential negative impact on domestic industries that compete with Brazilian imports.
- Possible job losses in affected domestic industries.
- Reduced tariff revenue for the U.S. government.
- Possible weakening of the U.S.'s ability to use tariffs as a negotiating tool.
- Uncertainty for businesses that relied on the tariffs for protection.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution cites the National Emergencies Act, indicating an attempt to adhere to established legal procedures for terminating a national emergency. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. The resolution appears to be an exercise of this power, as it involves modifying trade policies.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).