Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said he intends to introduce legislation limiting President Trump’s authority to levy tariffs.
According to reports, the measure would mirror Senate legislation introduced to restore congressional powers over tariffs.
“I look forward to working with Sen. Grassley to restore review and powers over tariffs to Congress,” Bacon told Newsweek.
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“It’s time that Congress restores its authorities here,” Bacon said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”
“And the Constitution is clear, the House and the Senate, Congress, has the power of tariffs and taxes,” he continued.
“And we gave some of that power to the executive branch, and I think in hindsight that was a mistake,” he added.
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