## 7 GOP senators sign on to bill to check Trump’s trade authority

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and Susan Collins (Maine) — in supporting the Trade Review Act of 2025.

The legislation would limit Trump’s ability to impose unilateral tariffs without the approval of Congress.

More critically, it would require that new tariffs sunset after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving them.

Grassley, the lead co-sponsor, said it’s time for Congress to reassert its authority on trade and tariffs.

“For too long, Congress has delegated its clear authority to regulate interstate and foreign commerce to the executive branch.

The administration stated on Monday that it “strongly opposes” the bill, which would require congressional approval for nearly every tariff increase.

Trump last week announced reciprocal tariffs on more than 180 countries and territories by invoking his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. »

### Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce Alien Enemies Act for rapid deportations for now

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The Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to enforce the Alien Enemies Act for now, handing the White House a significant victory that will let immigration officials rely on a sweeping wartime authority to rapidly deport alleged gang members.

Trump praised the decision in a Truth Social post, writing in all-caps that it was “a great day for justice in America.”.

The deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia took place under a different legal authority — not the Alien Enemies Act — but it underscored the potential risks involved with the rapid deportations. »

### Trump gives China one day to end retaliations or face extra 50% tariffs

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On Monday, tech companies across the US likely winced when Trump threatened to heap "additional" 50 percent tariffs on China, after China announced retaliatory 34 percent tariffs on US imports and restricted US access to rare earth metals.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump gave China one day to withdraw tariffs to avoid higher US tariffs.

Trump is apparently hoping that his threat will send China cowering before their retaliatory tariffs kick in April 10, while China appears to feel that it has little reason to back down. »

### Trump threatens China with 50% additional tariffs from April 9

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US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened China with 50 per cent additional tariffs unless they withdrew their retaliatory tariffs against US exports by April 8, 2025.

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened huge additional tariffs on imports from China if Beijing did not withdraw its retaliation plans.(REUTERS).

In a post on TruthSocial, Trump said, “If China does not withdraw its 34 percent increase above their already long-term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50 percent, effective April 9th.”. »

### Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts agreed Monday to pause a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

Prisoners look out from their cell at the Terrorist Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador, Friday, April 4, 2025, during a tour by the Costa Rica Justice and Peace minister.

A Justice Department lawyer conceded in a court hearing that Abrego Garcia should not have been deported. »

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