Does the executive have legal authority to impose tariffs for economic reasons--or anything besides national security? If not, the legislature is actively forfeiting power. Congress should pass a law blocking Trump's tariffs. Immediately. If not, companies hurt by it should sue.
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Here it is, the law giving POTUS the power to impose tariffs: Trade Act 1974, Section 301 (hat tip
@becauseofyomama) The language is expansive: "unjustifiable or unreasonable [trade actions] which burden or restrict United States commerce." Who determines "unreasonable"? POTUS.pic.twitter.com/59toFvm5yC
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Congress passed the Trade Act to give the president power to react quickly to another country's action. But that's a norm. Trump is using it to fight well-established practices. The text doesn't say he can't.
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Congress forfeited trade power to the executive in 1974, but doesn't have to roll over now. The Constitution isn't subtle. Article I gives Congress power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations." Congress could pass a law blocking Trump's tariffs. They're choosing not to (END)
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That empowers the president to negotiate trade agreements that Congress has to vote on as is, up or down, without amendments. With these tariffs, there's action without any Congressional vote.
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By statute. Congress authorized the Prez to take these actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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I'll tell you what is happening.. He is just walking all over the Constitution with this, daring Congress to exert their authority and they aren't. It's a dangerous precedent.
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A republican controlled congress...
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Yeah. The fact that unless someone enforces the rules, there are no rules.
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Excellent question!!!!!
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