Rep. Don Bacon Urges Congress to Reclaim Tariff Authority from President

Bacon criticizes Trump's 25% vehicle tariff, set to take effect April 2, and calls for restoring congressional control over trade policy.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) has proposed that Congress reclaim its constitutional authority over tariffs, which he argues was mistakenly delegated to the president.
President Trump recently announced a 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles, effective April 2, as part of his broader trade strategy to encourage domestic production.
Bacon criticized Trump's tariff approach, stating it hurts consumers and arguing that free trade provides better products at lower costs.
The congressman emphasized the importance of checks and balances, advocating for revoking temporary tariff authorities granted to past presidents, including Trump, Biden, and Obama.
Bacon framed the issue as a constitutional matter, citing Congress's 'power of the purse' and the need for legislative oversight in trade policy.