Several Republicans signed onto a bill to make Trump's tariffs expire after 60 days if not approved by Congress. The White House says he'd veto it.

Summary

Seven Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell and Chuck Grassley, have co-sponsored the bipartisan Trade Review Act, which would revoke presidential tariffs after 60 days without congressional approval.

The bill challenges Trump’s sweeping tariff authority, exercised under his recent “Liberation Day” policy.

Though facing a likely veto and limited legislative prospects, the effort signals GOP divisions over Trump’s trade agenda.

Supporters argue Congress must reclaim its constitutional power over trade, reversing decades of authority ceded to the executive branch. A House version is expected from Rep. Don Bacon.

  • foggy@lemmy.world
    691·
    5 days ago

    The president has no tariff power.

    Fuck the press.

    The Constitution doesn’t stutter here.

    Article 1 section 8. Fucking read it.

    The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States

    And

    [grants Congress the] “power to regulate commerce with foreign nations.”

    The GOP is at will to end this. They need no approval beyond themselves.

      • foggy@lemmy.world
        12·
        5 days ago

        You are correct. Your downvotes be damned.

        Congress has graciously allowed this privilege to the presidency.

        It is not written law though.