The National Farmers Union (NFU) has reached out to both the U.S. House and Senate to advocate for the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation seeks to restore Congressional oversight over tariffs, allowing Congress to review and approve any newly imposed tariffs.
NFU President Rob Larew emphasized the importance of Congressional involvement in trade policies. "We need congressional oversight of tariffs and trade policy to ensure measures are thoughtful and positively impact the agriculture economy," Larew stated. He noted the challenges faced by family farmers and ranchers amid uncertain trade practices. "The recent flurry of tariff announcements, followed by abrupt reversals, has only deepened that volatility," he added, pointing out that retaliatory tariffs from trading partners could have lasting effects on U.S. agricultural markets.
The proposed act has been introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Maria Cantwell of Washington, along with Representatives Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd District and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey's 5th District. The act aims to re-establish Legislative oversight as described in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
Larew called for widespread support for the act. "We appreciate these congressional leaders’ bipartisan, pragmatic approach on behalf of American agriculture. We urge all lawmakers to stand with family farmers and ranchers by supporting the Trade Review Act of 2025," Larew concluded.
