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Lobbying
Congressional Action to Reclaim Tariff Authority (Legislative)
Lobby Congress to pass laws like the RESTRICT Act (hypothetical name) requiring Congressional approval for broad tariffs (especially those under national security or emergency statutes) after a short duration.
Advance legislation that restores checks and balances on broad tariff powers so tariffs can’t expand indefinitely without meaningful review. This strategy focuses on a clear congressional approval mechanism for wide “emergency” or “national security” tariffs, aligning oversight with the price impacts families and businesses feel. The goal is durable guardrails that reduce surprise tariff shocks and constrain future overreach.
Why this works
Prevents sudden tariff spikes by any president, ensuring a more measured approach that considers economic impact. Congress tends to be more attuned to constituent price concerns.
National Taxpayers Union (NTU) is a conservative-leaning advocacy group founded in 1969 that advocates for lower taxes, reduced government spending, and free-market economic policies. NTU often opposes tariffs and trade barriers that it views as hidden taxes on consumers:. The organization lobbies Congress and engages its members to support fiscally conservative measures, publishes scorecards on lawmakers’ votes, and occasionally partners across the aisle on issues like government transparency.
Mechanism
How National Taxpayers Union uses funding
- Define the legislative objective and the decision points that control tariff authority.
- Build the case with clear evidence of price and uncertainty impacts.
- Brief members and staff on the guardrail design and why it’s needed.
- Track amendments and vote timing; negotiate to keep the guardrails enforceable.
- Close the loop with a public readout and next steps if the bill stalls.
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