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To impose additional duties on goods imported into the United States.
Summary
This bill imposes additional tariffs on imported goods based on the United States trade balance with their country of origin. Goods from countries with which the United States has a trade surplus would face a 10 percent tariff, while goods from countries with a trade deficit would face a 15 percent tariff. These tariffs would be imposed on top of any existing duties already required by law. The President may reduce these tariff rates if determining such reduction is in the national or national security interest, but must consult with Congress before doing so.
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Sponsor (1)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Beth Van Duyne’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $51,100
- INSPERITY $14,800
- AMERICAN AIRLINES $14,473
- BANK OF THE WEST $14,200
- CHARTER BROKERAGE LLC $13,862
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Beth Van Duyne → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jan 8, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. · house
- Jan 8, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 8, 2026
Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To impose additional duties on goods imported into the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Fair Trade Act of 2026”.
SEC. 2. IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON GOODS IMPORTED INTO UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.—With respect to goods imported into the United States, for each calendar year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, there shall be imposed the following duties:
(1) 10 percent ad valorem of each good imported from a country with which the United States has a trade surplus.
(2) 15 percent ad valorem of each good imported from a country with which the United States has a trade deficit.
(b) Relation to Existing Duties.—Each duty required under subsection (a) shall be in addition to any other duty imposed by law with respect to the good.
(c) Reduction of Additional Duties.—
(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), the President may reduce the percentage requirement in subsection (a) to an amount greater than zero percent with respect to any good if the President determines that such reduction is in the national interest or national security interest of the United States.
(2) Congressional consultation.—Prior to exercising authority under paragraph (1), the President shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate prior to determine whether such exercise of authority is appropriate. <all>
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