The House resolution is one end of a recent bipartisan effort in the US Senate to roll back comparable tariffs imposed on Brazil, and also to rein in presidential authority over trade actions taken under emergency powers. The lawmakers backing the India-focused measure argue that it’s part of a broader push to restore Congress’s constitutional role in trade policy.
Earlier this month, Ross, Veasey, Krishnamoorthi, along with Congressman Ro Khanna, among others, had urged the President to reconsider the tariffs and mend strained ties with India. The latest resolution reflects rising opposition in Congress to one-sided trade moves. It also highlights anxieties that the zealous use of tariffs could blow up one of America’s most critical strategic partnerships. The protest comes on the heels of Indian Prime Minister Modi’s recent calls to Trump to reconsider his stance.