Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 150

119th Congress

Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 17, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Meeks

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This resolution would end the national emergency declared by President Trump in April 2025 that authorized a 10% tariff on most products imported into the United States, plus additional tariffs on certain countries. By terminating this emergency, the resolution would eliminate the legal basis for these widespread import taxes that affect everything from electronics to clothing to food.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced2/17/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This resolution would end the national emergency declared by President Trump in April 2025 that authorized a 10% tariff on most products imported into the United States, plus additional tariffs on certain countries. By terminating this emergency, the resolutio

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This resolution would end the national emergency declared by President Trump in April 2025 that authorized a 10% tariff on most products imported into the United States, plus additional tariffs on certain countries. By terminating this emergency, the resolution would eliminate the legal basis for these widespread import taxes that affect everything from electronics to clothing to food.

Bill Number: 150
Introduced: 2/17/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
Bill Number: 150
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 2/17/2026
Summary: This resolution would end the national emergency declared by President Trump in April 2025 that authorized a 10% tariff on most products imported into the United States, plus additional tariffs on certain countries. By terminating this emergency, the resolution would eliminate the legal basis for th

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would end the national emergency declared by President Trump in April 2025 that authorized a 10% tariff on most products imported into the United States, plus additional tariffs on certain countries. By terminating this emergency, the resolution would eliminate the legal basis for these widespread import taxes that affect everything from electronics to clothing to food.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would terminate the April 2, 2025 national emergency that President Trump used to justify imposing a 10% tariff on most imported goods
Ending the emergency would remove the legal authority for these tariffs, potentially lowering prices on everyday items like cars, appliances, clothing, and groceries
Tariffs typically increase costs for American consumers and businesses because importers pass these taxes along as higher prices
The resolution has no cosponsors yet and was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, indicating it faces an uncertain path forward

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect American consumers and businesses who pay higher prices due to import tariffs. Families could see reduced costs on everyday purchases, while American companies that rely on imported materials or goods could lower their expenses. However, domestic industries that benefit from protection against foreign competition might face increased pressure from cheaper imports.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

150, 119th Congress (2026). "Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-150