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Congress has the power to halt President Trump's tariffs, but Republicans aren't ready to use it

President Donald Trump revealed universal and reciprocal tariffs, prompting criticism from economists who warn these will raise prices on many imported goods.
Democratic lawmakers, including Cory Booker, oppose Trump's tariffs, highlighting economic concerns about rising import costs.
Despite a market downturn, Republican leaders Mike Johnson and John Thune are hesitant to criticize Trump’s tariffs, prioritizing party unity over dissent.
Economists warn that Trump's tariffs could push the U.S. Into recession, but some Republican lawmakers remain privately anxious about the policy.

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'Blunt political reality': Republican leadership won't be ditching Trump anytime soon

Many economists, from former New York Times columnist Paul Krugman to the University of Michigan's Justin Wolfers, are warning that President Donald Trump's steep new tariffs will cause a wide range of imported goods — from food to computers to building materials — to become much more expensive. And according to Krugman, tariffs may be one of the Trump policies that pushes the United States into a recession.Democratic lawmakers, including House …

16 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Talking Points Memo

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These Tariffs Won’t Stand—Make Political/Electoral Hay Now

If you’re running for Congress or considering running for Congress or know someone who is doing either, this message is for you. Presidents have no power over…

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Grand Forks Herald

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Letter: Faith in Congress and the Constitution

To the editor, The Nevertrumpers haven't learned a lot over the last eight years. Trump is Teflon coated in the eyes of his supporters. Nothing sticks to him. The protests over Signalgate have been made, and further commentary on the subject will only get the protesters penalized for piling on. Fortunately, no lives were lost because of this security snafu. Trump has surrounded himself with inexperienced and under-qualified people in all areas o…

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Breitbart

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GOP Sen. Mullin: POTUS Needs Tariff Authority Because Congress Is Slow and 'You Can't Sit There'

On Friday's broadcast of NewsNation's "On Balance," Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said that Congress has given large amounts of power on tariffs to the

20 hours ago·United States

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