Amid a widening trade war launched by President Donald Trump, Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell is leading a bipartisan push to give Congress more authority in setting tariffs.

Congress would then need to pass a resolution of approval within 60 days, otherwise the tariffs would expire. Lawmakers would also have the authority to end tariffs at any time by

One day after President Trump introduced new tariffs, a Washington senator introduced a bipartisan bill to reassert Congress’ power in approving tariff and setting trade policy.