Ankara: US Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated on Monday that a bipartisan bill aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's tariff authority is unlikely to advance in Congress. Thune expressed skepticism about the bill's prospects, noting, "I don't think that has a future," in response to inquiries regarding the legislation introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley and Maria Cantwell.

According to Anadolu Agency, Thune highlighted the president's intention to veto the bill and questioned its chances of reaching the House floor. He remarked, "The president's indicated he would veto it. I don't see how they get it on the floor in the House, so I think at this point we're kind of waiting to see what's going to happen next."

The proposed legislation, known as the Trade Review Act of 2025, mandates that the president inform Congress within 48 hours of implementing any new tariffs. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that Congress must approve the tariffs within 60 days through a joint resolution, or else the tariffs will automatically expire. Additionally, Congress would have the authority to terminate tariffs at any time by passing a resolution of disapproval.

Senator Grassley garnered support for the bill from six other Republicans, including Senators Mitch McConnell, Jerry Moran, Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, Todd Young, and Susan Collins. The legislation comes in response to President Trump's recent announcement of a 10% minimum tariff on all imports, alongside higher reciprocal tariffs targeting major trading partners such as China and the European Union.