US EditionBacon on legislation giving presidents temporary tariff authorities: ‘We made a mistake’
- Republican Congressman Don Bacon argued that Congress should reclaim its authority over U.S. Tariff policy, which he believes was mistakenly given to the president.
- Bacon criticized President Donald Trump's handling of tariffs, saying it undermined military successes and should be addressed by Congress.
- The increasing tariffs have caused concern among Republicans, with some fearing economic backlash from voters due to rising prices.
- Representative Ralph Norman acknowledged that auto tariffs would be 'painful' for Americans but expressed hope for their success.
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GOP Rep. Don Bacon admits they made a mistake with Trump’s tariff powers
Republican lawmakers are increasingly questioning former President Donald Trump’s broad tariff authority, with Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon suggesting Congress reclaim control over trade policy. Bacon told CNN on Thursday that Congress “made a mistake” in previously granting the president temporary tariff powers, arguing that such economic decisions should be legislative matters. “Tariffs should be a Congressional-initiated action,” Bacon said. “I th…
Bacon on legislation giving presidents temporary tariff authorities: ‘We made a mistake’
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) suggested Congress take back its constitutional authority to impose tariffs, saying lawmakers “made a mistake” in the past by increasingly delegating trade authority to the president.
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