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Trump: No Congressional Vote Needed for Tariff Plans, Trade Deals Will Stick

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:31 AM

During Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Trump informed Congress he won't require their approval to implement his tariff strategy. The president expressed confidence that existing trade agreements will remain intact, warning other nations that alternatives would be much worse.

During his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, President Donald Trump informed members of Congress that he will not require their approval to implement his tariff strategy moving forward. The president expressed confidence that existing trade agreements will remain in place, suggesting that other nations understand the consequences of backing out could be significantly more severe.

Trump’s remarks indicate he plans to move ahead with trade policy initiatives without seeking legislative backing from lawmakers, relying instead on executive authority to pursue his economic agenda.

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