H.R.2459

Reclaim Trade Powers Act

Introduced·3/27/25

Reclaim Trade Powers Act eliminates authority to impose import surcharges for balance of payments deficits.

The Reclaim Trade Powers Act seeks to amend the Trade Act of 1974 by repealing Section 122, which allows for the imposition of import surcharges to address balance of payments deficits. This change effectively removes the mechanism for using import surcharges as a tool to manage trade imbalances.

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Ways And Means Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 27, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 27, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.