Trump loves tariffs. Congress needs to rein him in

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Trump has used national security as a pretext to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. He's contorting the law, and Congress should put a stop to it, writes the editorial board. (via latimesopinion)

President Trump attends a meeting with leaders from the steel and aluminum manufacturing industries in Washington on March 1.

The Trump administration recently dropped its threat to jack up the sweeping tariffs it previously imposed on $200 billion worth of imported Chinese goods, which should come as a relief to the many U.S. businesses and consumers that are paying them. On the other hand, President Trump may be moving closer to slapping tariffs on imported cars, trucks and auto parts, despite widespread opposition to the move — including from the Big Three U.S. automakers.

Simply put, Trump likes tariffs. They give him a bigger stick in trade talks with countries whose economies are sustained by exports, such as China, much of Europe and South Korea. And he has wide latitude to levy them, thanks to the power Congress has entrusted to the president since 1934.But 20th century lawmakers probably did not envision a chief executive using tariffs the way Trump has. And now that Trump is wielding import duties like a club on U.S.

Trump’s contorting of the law on national-security-based tariffs is just one of several ways he has stretched the limits of presidential power.In particular, they are seeking to pull back some of the authority Congress granted the White House in 1962, at the height of the Cold War.

 

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opinion 'I'm nationalist.'

opinion Read that little Executive thingy in the Constitution again. 'Think you missed something about who is the main treasurer of the United States.

ToBeSafeNSound opinion Time to hold this monster legally accountable for everything he has dodged or done. And, always chase the rabbit until you find out what $$$ is in it for him and his - either directly or indirectly. IndictTrumpNow BottomlessTrumpKnowsNoLowestLow TrumpIsTheEnemyOfThePeople

opinion Definitely national security issues with China.

opinion Where was your outrage when Obooba did the same?

opinion You should have voted for Hillary. Feel the Bernie.

opinion You want the US, in a war situation, to be unable to get steel & aluminum. You're anti-American

opinion Read this post about Mr.Trump of about impose tariffs, and how it's rising the USA debt (22 trillons) and how are managing the interior and exterior political issues(he has the last word?). You have to start to think it's growing a dictatorial power.

opinion I love tariffs too! We need way more of them. Tariffs on Mexicans would be really great!.

opinion POTUS AND CALIFORNICATION IS ABIDING BY THE LAW REALLY LA TIMES GIVE ME A BREAK PEOPLE

opinion When Obama stated that “he had a phone and a pen “ where was this article ?

opinion IMPEACH NOW

opinion Nothing fuels jealously like success. GDP up! Consumer confidence up! Unemployment dramatically down for young Afro-Americans and Hispanics. Workers now have a chance to change or move to a more fulfilling job. Why do Socialists want to change this?

opinion Just maybe he would rather use the materialize made in the USA rather than send it over seas,,,,dah

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opinion National security is the president's responsibility. If the socialists challenge that, let Scotus decide.

opinion The Senate is on its knees before him. For this problem to be solved, there’s got to be a Democratic Congress and a Democratic President.

opinion Funny how Democrats said republicans in Congress had no right to stop Obama’s agenda

opinion Until Congress actually does their job, this will continue. Too many spineless people in Congress.

opinion When you hear the word SOCIALISM. This is what it means.

opinion The Tariffs are working why stop them? Tariffs are forcing nations to negotiate on trade deals we have been losing money on for years. If Congress actually did their job this would not be necessary.

opinion Who needs a congress when we have a trump.

opinion 😂😂😂😂Opinion as fact

opinion Excellent observation.

opinion Great opinion piece, and something that hasn't had much attention. Thank you.

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