Overview

• 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.