# Industry Groups Urge Congress to Revise Trade Laws

Industry groups are urging the new Democratic-led Congress to revise trade laws by limiting presidential tariff authority and increasing congressional oversight. The proposed changes could add approval requirements, public input, greater transparency for tariff exclusions, and expanded economic analysis, affecting contractors’ imported-input costs and supply-chain planning; no specific procurement action, contract, or legislative timeline is identified.

- Contractors that rely on imported materials or components may face cost and sourcing impacts if the proposed changes advance.
- Procurement and supply-chain teams can assess exposure to tariffs and imported inputs to inform sourcing and cost planning; the signal does not establish any new requirements currently in effect.
- The proposals could change how tariff decisions and exclusions are reviewed, but no enacted change or implementation date is specified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress (Congress)