Correct, the Constitution under Article 1 Section 8 gives Congress the power to lay tariffs... The International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 expanded Presidential powers under "emergency declarations (renewed annually) & under unusual and extraordinary threats..." A 10% blanket tariff on every country friend or foe was not intended to be a Presidential power by the Founders or the 1977 act...

Host: A federal court blocked almost all of Trump's tariffs. A judge panel says they 'exceed any authority granted to the President.' One of those judges was appointed by Trump himself pic.twitter.com/EpsRPnOByl

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