r/politics 1d ago

Conservative group claims Trump's tariffs illegally usurp powers of Congress

https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/this-unlawful-impost-must-fall-conservative-group-sues-trump-claiming-tariffs-are-unconstitutional-exercise-of-legislative-power/
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u/Gadshill 1d ago

Sounds like an impeachable offense. You guys game for that?

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u/mmmsoap 1d ago

Except it’s not illegal. Congress removed their own power to approve/dissent on tariffs until like 2026 with the Continuing Resolution.

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u/ReasonableWerewolf10 Indiana 1d ago

exactly, they shot themselves in the foot lol