Summary
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Don Bacon, are reconsidering Trump’s tariff authority, citing economic uncertainty and potential backlash over rising consumer prices.
Bacon called for restoring tariff power to Congress, admitting past mistakes in granting temporary presidential authority.
Rep. Ralph Norman acknowledged the potential pain of auto tariffs but remained hopeful of their effectiveness.
The Congressional Budget Office warned of short-term inflation and reduced economic efficiency.
I get it, you couldn’t possibly imagine he’d do something stupid and harmful with the powers you’ve given him. I mean, all the signs were there but they were hard to see if you didn’t look at them. Anyone could have made that mistake.