S.jres37 - Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. (119th Congress)
Summary
S.J. Res. 37 is a joint resolution passed by the Senate and House of Representatives to terminate the national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025, via Executive Order 14193. The emergency was declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. The resolution cites Section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) as the authority for terminating the emergency.
Expected Effects
The termination of the national emergency will remove the duties imposed on articles imported from Canada. This could lead to changes in trade relations between the United States and Canada. The specific economic impacts will depend on the nature and extent of the duties that were in place.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced costs for consumers: Removal of duties could lead to lower prices on imported goods from Canada.
- Improved trade relations: Terminating the emergency may foster better diplomatic and economic ties with Canada.
- Increased business competitiveness: Businesses that rely on Canadian imports may see reduced costs and increased competitiveness.
- Restoration of normalcy: Ending the national emergency could signal a return to regular trade practices.
- Congressional oversight: The resolution demonstrates Congress's role in checking presidential power related to national emergencies.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential economic disruption: Some domestic industries that benefited from the duties might face increased competition.
- Uncertainty for businesses: Companies that made investment decisions based on the duties may need to adjust their strategies.
- Possible job losses: Industries that are less competitive without the duties could experience job losses.
- Geopolitical implications: Depending on the context of the initial emergency declaration, terminating it could send unintended signals to other countries.
- Loss of leverage: The US loses the leverage the duties provided in trade negotiations.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the constitutional principle of checks and balances, as Congress is using its power to terminate a national emergency declared by the President. Article I, Section 1 vests all legislative powers in Congress, which includes the power to oversee and modify executive actions. The National Emergencies Act provides a statutory framework for Congress to terminate a declared emergency, reinforcing this oversight role.
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).