| mast... | Congress has this power. |
| jose... | Tariffs should have congressional approval . |
| cfar... | He needs to be reigned in!!! He acts like a dictator! |
| rich... | They are a tax. They know the law and just decided they could make up a scheme so it would appear they were allowed to tax and hoping the court says no |
| cooc... | It is not his Purgatory to make that decision. He is violating all rules of congress. |
| crai... | The founding fathers had seen kings abuse their tariff authority to line their pockets. The explicitly gave tariff authority to congress for a reason. |
| jbro... | Let trump level the playing field. WE have been ripped off by the rest of the world. He is the CEO and needs to run this county, not by a bunch of judicial idiots playing a political game. |
| tkl7... | Implementing tariff's takes a detailed approach and analysis. The current administration has shown that they have no concept or understanding of how to proceed on this basis. Sorry, they are tyrants. |
| pjpa... | Tariffs were the major source of revenue for the United States up until Democrat's passed the Federal Income Tax |
| lady... | No he’s not the king he thinks he is. He has rules n laws to follow like everyone else. |
| rich... | Claims by the administration attempting to support the validity of Trump's tariffs are continually undermined by the frivolous reasons for imposing them. For example, on Canada because of an editorial, or on Brazil for jurisprudence unpopular with Trump. Hardly national emergencies. |
| fgga... | tarrifs are a no no for free trade capitalism |
| psha... | Such actions by the Executive would appear to tread upon Congressional authority and responsibility. |
| bcai... | This is what we have congress for, Congress has become the sap less branch of government |
| mega... | No he has too much power & doesn’t need more |
| andr... | Eat or be eaten |
| jonh... | It’s illegal to impose a tax on businesses without congress approval |
| bckb... | Separation of powers |
| jmco... | The Democrats are using leverage against American citizens with the shutdown. Why shouldn't the President have the authority to use tariffs as leverage with other governments? He stopped wars and leveled economic playing fields around the globe, while bringing huge investments to our country. Biden gave the store away in almost every aspect. While delivering the largest inflation in our history. |
| kris... | Why should we pay more than everything else just make it fair across the board |
| shar... | Too much authority in the executive branch. Trump is using them for retribution and creating chaos |
| carl... | Unconstitutional, disruptive, and nothing more than the largest tax on American citizens and businesses in history. |
| stcr... | With tariffs the deficit can be paid down. Why doesn't some idiots not want this?? |
| thai... | It bypass’s the check and balance process |
| paul... | If the President cannot use tariffs as a bargaining tool, you have effectively tied his hands on correcting major financial imbalances in foreign policy and trade. |
| oneo... | I am a small business owner. In my experience, when I purchase from an out of country company, they are NOT paying these tariffs. They simply tack the expense onto MY bill. All other small business owners I've spoken to are seeing the same thing. How does that help us? |
| ron.... | To broad of an authority for any one individual especially without review nd guidelines from Congress. Impact on economy is evident and the “I will impose a tariff and then rescind” is irresponsible! In addition there is suspicion that his tariff program potentially sides on “market manipulation” for possible personal gain |
| mmnk... | Past political decisions have led to a huge deficit….. America first |
| aubr... | In the case of extreme emergencies, the President should have the ability to use the tool of Tariffs. But only for extreme emergencies with the counsel of Congress, which is in charge of raising money. I can't imagine any other president in my lifetime who would try to take advantage of this tool. This president is so out of touch with what the Contract of America and our way of democracy mean. He is a capitalist narcissist and only thinks of his needs. It is sad when we have to change laws to keep President Trump from exploiting them. |
| crst... | Congress retains that power under the Constitution and statutes they enacted should be strictly construed |
| dani... | President needs to work with Congress to develop economic strategies and not have all the power of when and how much of tariffs there should be. This opens us up to economic warfare due to the whims of one person. |
| mr.h... | That idiot is not a king; we have 3 branches of government that all have to work together. |
| mah3... | In general no and particularly since this impetuous child uses them as retaliation and to further his own interests and not the interests of the country. |
| davi... | Autocracy at best/worst |
| rtet... | Tariffs are a tax. Congress has the power of the purse, not the President. |
| vtgr... | It's in violation of the Constitution. |
| rafs... | Congress remains slow and indecisive in taking steps to re-shore jobs in America. We learned from the Pandemic how vulnerable we are with several critical categories of products. We also now know how lopsided our trade agreements are with several counties, friend and foe. Tariffs should be used to rebalance trade if the President perceives the threat to national security is great enough. |
| fall... | Congress under the constitution is the only branch of government allowed to tax! Tariffs are a tax! This is plain and simply UNCONSTITUTIONAL! |
| walk... | It works and Pres, any Pres has to have a negotiating tool. If left to Congress or any “group” of people, nothing will ever happen, just more gridlock |
| kell... | President Trump has proven that other countries were using unfair trade practices. Many of those countries have negotiated tariffs that they feel equitable, so why undo something that is working (aka think NATO contributions under 45). However, tariffs go beyond economic stability and are issues of national security and global peace. These issues are assigned to the President by the Constitution. Congress could have acted at anytime over the last century to protect the US, but chose to ignore the situation. Now that US security and financial stability have reached a CRISIS point (justifying IEEPA) the Never-Trumpers would rather undermine this country than acknowledging that President Trump is correct. Putting politics over country should be considered part of the peacetime definition of treason, with all associated penalties. [Btw - what is the alternative -- that Congress would negotiate the tariffs? In today's global economic/security atmosphere, it is infeasible that Congressmen (trying to advance their state and their reelection statuses) should be involved. I'm more concerned about Congress spending more than the tariffs bring in and, thus, INCREASING THE NATIONAL DEBT!!! Shouldn't the policy question be - Do you support alegislation that precludes Congress from spending tariff revenue until the National Debt is eliminated, and why/why not? |
| thst... | our country is much better off with the tariffs in place someone has to look out for our best interest |
| thom... | Tariffs have been used by presidents for decades. Before income tax the government used tariffs to maintain government. It’s sad that citizens of this country are forced to pay taxes to government that wastes the money on other countries or illegals. Using tariffs to counter other countries who impose extremely high tariffs on USA goods is a very good thing. Gives the USA a negotiable position. |
| eliz... | https://x.com/thechiefnerd/status/1986269779057955160?s=42 |
| ronp... | I believe leaving something for just one man to make a decision on who gets tariffs charge and how much is an invitation to a crook like the one in office today |
| mari... | Not unilaterally |
| rdea... | Shifts government’s balance of power, taxes consumers, unfairly changes business’s cost structures and attacks free trade. |
| kvas... | Certainly not this president. Anyway, it doesn't matter if he has the authority. This outlaw does whatever he wants without regard to law or order. The hypocrites who love this freak want you to think that they love law and order, but what happens when Orange Comb-over Boy decides to ignore the law? They line up right behind him. |
| robi... | The use of tariffs is eroding relationships between all of the US's allies and is causing economic hardships for many of those countries, |
| mayr... | This is too much responsibility and authority for 1 person |
| cynt... | #47 is a crook. |
| john... | Tariffs are not mentioned in the act, and it’s hard to imagine a state of emergency with drugs requiring us to put retaliatory tariffs on a country like Switzerland |
| spr.... | This is why the founding fathers structured our constitution to have balance of power. Something Trump doesn’t understand. |
| cyns... | With this administration, the check and balance system of our government is broken. Congress isn’t holding the executive branch accountable, nor is the Supreme Court. Another example is presidential pardons. He simply Willy-nilly pardons whomever supports himself, not going through the process of vetting convicted persons. All the time and money spent on federal cases and “zap!” The convicted person is let go. In addition, spending budget - he doesn’t follow the congressionally-approved budget. He throws it out the window and spends where he wants. Again, no one is stopping this man. |
| dako... | Get over your “Trump Derangement Syndrom”. We are 38 trillion in debt and we are flushing 1 trillion down the toilet every year in interest payments on the debt. Other countries around the world have been charging the US tariffs for 30 years while we did not charge them any tariffs. There isn’t enough American taxpayer taxes to pay for the US budget. We would be in default. Wake the Hell up. |
| bjef... | The present situation is the specific reason why no one should have unabridged control over something when the sole motivating reason is because he wants to. |
| pikr... | We have separation of powers for a reason. Trump rules by executive order because he can not legislate. Trump wants to divide government and not compromise. |
| lisa... | Release the Epstein Files. |
| greg... | Finally, a President doing something positive for America! Leave him alone and let him continue to have great achievements for all of us. |
| fran... | The President has no legal authority to impose tariffs world wide |
| jvol... | More power should be given to individual states which economies differ so greatly |
| trag... | Absolutely not. Trump and his minions are becoming quite adept at circumventing the law, viewing themselves as above the law. The Supreme Court has been most helpful in allowing these endeavors. The Constitution is clear that certain expenditures, such as tariffs, must be approved by Congress. This reinforces the checks and balances that are essential to the government functioning. To circumvent Congress - as well as lower court judges- is to further pave the way to an autocracy, while trampling on the pavers of democracy. |
| jaxl... | Build our economy and bring jobs back to America |
| gear... | Congress has failed to challenge this and other acts by the President where congress has the power and responsibility via the constitution. |
| kelt... | It's the best leverage |
| john... | No one person should have the power/authority to raise tariff’s when the impact is so far reaching. What Trump refuses to accept is that it’s the people of this country who ultimately will foot the bill for increased tariff's in the name of his so called economic policy when in actuality he does it to satiate his selfish ego and desire to exercise his power… he does it to show everyone he can. But beyond his rationale to impose tariff’s I am beyond skeptical the Supreme Court will act against them as they review the situation in light of the legal and political implications… funny I thought the SC was there to interpret the law and not dabble in politics, aren’t they supposed to be apolitical ? |
| alla... | Allan Anderson The president (Trump) does not control all business by him/her self. Neither man or Woman should have broad authority. |
| iber... | The president is a grifter who’s extorting money from EVERYONE |
| lear... | Tariffs are a tax = only congress |
| crai... | The president needs to have the authority the act quickly in the face of global threats. If these decisions are in the hands of congress they will rarely reach agreement and never in the time frame required. The president is elected based on a set of policies. There have been no surprises. |
| apie... | It is the Congress that has the power of the purse, not the President. |
| robf... | It is constitutionally beyond his purview, poor economic policy impacting the majority of Americans, and disastrous for diplomatic and trade relations. |
| dora... | Just because it’s trump- doesn’t mean all he does is bad- people elected him -and if he fails - that will be on us- there have been endless trade imbalances allowed for decades |
| nanc... | There should be a balance of power and Congress should be doing more to combat his power grab. |
| aunt... | There is NO emergency and WE are paying the TAX so, how is this curtailing any drug trafficking? |
| mark... | It’s a tax on the American people. Beijing is not paying for the tariffs |
| jeff... | He is uneducated and is only concerned about robbing the American people of their money to fill his own bank account at the access of other countries and think all people are dumb. We know what he is doing illegally. |
| robb... | Presidents are rated in a large way by how their economy is going. Broad authority gives him some ability to change things to better the economy (or worsen in the case of Obama and Biden). If anything he wants to do has to go through Congress it will never happen. I'm sure you are familiar with "Progressive" ideology. So you understand. |
| jimi... | Yes. Trump is right imposing tariffs as so many countries have taken such advantage of the USA. |
| cger... | the deficits for us over the past 10 years have been astronomical. So here are the numbers. Beginning in 2017, this is Trump. $552 billion deficit. 621 next year, 617, 679. Okay? So, Trump, in his first term, ran big trade deficits, but nothing like Biden. Biden comes in first year, 861. Second year, almost a trillion dollars, 945. Then 773, then 918 in his last year. That and $37T in debt constitutes a National Emergency to restore some balance to the money outflowing from the United States. 72% of your readers just hate Trump and everything he does for America. |
| pala... | Everything he does seems to be illegal, without approval or both. He doesn’t understand money or law or politics |
| pman... | The use of tariffs is allowed in an agreement with congress. But the president does have some authority but the way this administration has done it - completely has thrown the world into a brink kinda moment ! Worst use - and has left many consumers and businesses with real uncertainty. Not to speak of how we had destroyed relationships with ALIAS- because of this man’s narcissistic personality |
| avaa... | Please stop this regime before it's to late |
| kare... | Things like that should go through Congress. The Congress is a better, even if just in theory, representative of the people than this President. We need to get Congress more involved, not less. |
| erik... | There must be balance. |
| paul... | One man having taxing authority is dangerous. Promotes corruption such as soliciting “favors.” Also one person can pick winners and losers bypassing temporarily the market. Not healthy for our democracy. |
| jeff... | Unconstitutional!! |
