Congressman Eric Sorensen from Illinois has co-sponsored the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, which seeks to shield American households and workers from unpredicted tax hikes camouflaged as “emergency” tariffs. Concerned that recent tariff threats lack Congressional oversight, Sorensen emphasizes that such actions unfairly impact families and farmers, particularly in Central and Northwestern Illinois. The proposed legislation aims to ensure that no president can unilaterally enforce tariffs without Congressional consent. This initiative is a protective measure against potential economic volatility and aims to uphold a stable economic environment for small businesses and agricultural producers nationwide.
“Tariffs are taxes—plain and simple—and when presidents abuse their power to impose them without warning, it’s hardworking families and farmers in Central and Northwestern Illinois who pay the price,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “This bill protects our communities from skyrocketing prices and economic retaliation. Our small businesses, manufacturers, and agriculture producers deserve a fair and stable economy—not uncertainty created by impulsive decisions made behind closed doors.”
