r/politics • u/Mason_Miami • 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/PluginAlong 1d ago

Exactly, now they just need to take that power back. They're just worried that Elon will fun a primary candidate against them.

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u/EWAINS25 1d ago

If it goes as well as Elon’s last funding, I’d take that bet!