US Congress opens new battle over tariff powers
By Bradley Dress ( August 12, 2026, 18:33 GMT | Comment) -- The US Congress has ignited a fresh battle over ceding tariff powers to the executive branch as it inches closer to passing a bill that would unlock more authority for President Donald Trump, raising questions and concerns as the White House remakes the globing trading order. The future of the bill is uncertain as Democrats remain divided over how much tariff power they are giving to Trump. And the legislation is spurring new questions about the risk of a growing interest in Washington for policy tools like secondary tariffs.The US Congress has ignited a fresh battle over ceding tariff powers to the executive branch as it inches closer to passing a bill that would unlock more authority for President Donald Trump, raising questions and concerns as the White House remakes the globing trading order. ...
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