Tariffs Are Coming, but Congress Can Stop Them

Tariffs Are Coming, but Congress Can Stop Them

Article by Inu Manak, Author

Originally published at The Hill

December 3, 2024 3:41 pm (EST)

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Current political and economic issues succinctly explained.

This opinion was originally published by The Hill online on November 30, 2024.

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Whether any of [Trump's] tariff announcements on social media actually happen is hard to predict, but they are a reminder that much of the damage that could result from raising tariffs can be avoided if Congress takes action to rein in presidential abuse of trade authority before inauguration day. 

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