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White House Opposes Tariff Oversight Bill, Threatens Veto

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Amid growing public discontent in the U.S. over President Trump’s tariff policies, Trump remains firm in his stance, refusing to relinquish control over tariff authority to Congress.

According to CNBC, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has expressed strong opposition to a bill currently under review in Congress that would curb the President’s authority on tariffs.

The proposed legislation, known as the 2025 Tariff Review Act, would give Congress the power to approve or revoke new tariffs imposed by President Trump.

Senators Chuck Grassley (Republican-Iowa) and Maria Cantwell (Democratic-Washington) are among the bipartisan group of lawmakers supporting the bill.

However, the OMB has made it clear that it strongly opposes the measure, stating it would severely limit the President’s ability to respond to national emergencies and foreign threats.

The OMB also stated unequivocally that President Trump will veto the bill if it passes Congress.

This is not the first time Trump has vowed to use his veto power against similar legislation. He previously threatened to veto a bill repealing tariffs on Canadian imports—a bill that ultimately passed the Senate, aided by the defection of four Republican senators.

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