The purpose of this legislation, known as the "Respect NATO Allies Act," is to ensure that any changes to tariffs, duties, quotas, or tariff-rate quotas on goods imported from NATO allies require approval from Congress. This is intended to strengthen the relationship between the United States and its NATO partners, especially in light of increasing global security threats. The key provisions of the Act state that the President cannot impose or increase tariffs or reduce quotas on imports from NATO countries without a joint resolution of approval from Congress.