Anyone know what legal authority POTUS is using to impose these tariffs? Constitution gives Congress power to regulate trade. Steel and aluminum tariffs arguably fit under national security exemption. But all these China tariffs don’t. Am I missing something?
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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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Even with the 1974 Trade Act, I still imagine Trump is exerting his will, not from the legal authority the law provides, but because, as president, he gets to do whatever he wants because he thinks America is his 'closely held private corporation.'
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Sure. But the point is the law gave a lot of power to the president and Trump's actions--whatever their motivation--are legal. Under the Trade Act, the president determines when another country acted unfairly.
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