It's unclear whether a Congress that has consistently stood idly by during Trump's previous -- and ongoing -- trade wars will act to prevent any new tariffs from taking effect.
Yet it's unclear whether a Congress that has consistently stood idly by during Trump's previous -- and ongoing -- trade wars will act to prevent any new tariffs from taking effect. Trump said Thursday night that he would use a national emergency authority to slap tariffs of 5% on all imports from Mexico to the US, increasing to 25% in October if the Mexican government doesn't act to curb illegal border crossings.
How Trump's tariffs on Mexico might impact your bottom line 02:35What can Congress do?Vocal critics of Trump's use of tariffs say Congress should reclaim trade powers from the executive branch."The President's use of tax hikes on Americans as a tool to affect change in Mexican policy is misguided," Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey said in a statement."It is past time for Congress to step up and reassert its Constitutional responsibility on tariffs.
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