Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
Summary
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared on July 30, 2025, by the President in Executive Order 14323, which imposed duties on articles imported from Brazil. The resolution was passed by the Senate on October 28, 2025.
The resolution cites Section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) as the authority for terminating the emergency. This action effectively removes the additional duties on imports from Brazil.
This termination signals a potential shift in trade policy or a resolution of the issues that led to the initial declaration of a national emergency.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect of this resolution is the removal of duties on articles imported from Brazil. This will likely lead to changes in trade flows between the United States and Brazil.
Businesses importing goods from Brazil will no longer be subject to the additional tariffs. This could result in lower costs for consumers and increased competitiveness for businesses that rely on Brazilian imports.
It may also signal a warming of relations between the two countries and a move towards more normalized trade relations.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced costs for businesses: Importers will benefit from the removal of duties, leading to lower costs.
- Potential price decreases for consumers: Lower import costs could translate to lower prices for consumers on goods from Brazil.
- Improved trade relations: The termination of the emergency may foster better trade relations with Brazil.
- Alignment with normal trade practices: Removing emergency tariffs can help normalize trade conditions.
- Reduced administrative burden: Businesses will no longer need to comply with the specific regulations associated with the emergency declaration.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential impact on domestic industries: Removal of duties could increase competition for domestic industries that produce similar goods.
- Uncertainty for businesses that benefited from the duties: Some domestic businesses may have benefited from the import duties, and their competitive position could be weakened.
- Possible negative impact on government revenue: The government will no longer collect revenue from these import duties.
- Potential for increased imports: The removal of duties could lead to a surge in imports from Brazil, potentially impacting the trade balance.
- Dependence on Brazilian Imports: The US may become more dependent on Brazilian imports.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution cites the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622), which provides a framework for declaring and terminating national emergencies. Congress's role in terminating a national emergency declared by the President aligns with the principle of checks and balances.
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, implying the power to both impose and remove duties. The resolution adheres to the legislative process outlined in Article I, requiring passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Furthermore, the termination of a national emergency and associated tariffs could be viewed as promoting free trade, an economic principle that aligns with the Constitution's emphasis on promoting the general welfare.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).