Are the tariffs issued by President Trump a constitutional issue

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

I was so little. At a family gathering decades ago, and somehow Watergate came up. This was some years after Watergate and Nixon's resignation, and my Uncle said to my Dad, "Was that not wonderful!" I thought that was a strange reaction. He continued: "Our constitution works!"

Now we have "Liberation Day" and the tariffs. Senator Kennedy said yesterday, "We are dead," referring to the GOP. I hope not.

Well, we are in a far more serious situation now. This is a test of the founders' fundamental ideas. Does our constitution still work?

It's too soon to say.

AI Co-pilot references, "The U.S. Constitution does mention tariffs! The main references to tariffs appear in Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises"—with tariffs being a type of duty or impost. This section essentially gives Congress the authority to regulate trade and generate revenue through tariffs on imported goods.

Additionally, Article I, Section 10 restricts individual states from imposing tariffs on imports or exports without Congressional approval. This ensures that trade policy remains a federal matter rather than being dictated by individual states.

The Constitution also establishes a foundation for the broader system of tariffs and trade regulation, but the specifics of U.S. tariff policy have evolved significantly over time through legislation."

 

[Dr.Destructo]

Are the tariffs issued by President Trump a constitutional issue​

Yes, taxes of any kind are ILLEGAL.

 

[elektra]

Why do you want the USA to be dependent on foreign countries?

 

[mamooth]

Why do you want the USA to be dependent on foreign countries?

Why can't you argue honestly?

There's no need to answer. Everyone knows "Because you're a Trump cultist" is the answer.

 

[Meister]

Why can't you argue honestly?

There's no need to answer. Everyone knows "Because you're a Trump cultist" is the answer.

It would be nice to have manufacturing come back here like it once was.

 

[jc456]

Are the tariffs issued by President Trump a constitutional issue​

Yes, taxes of any kind are ILLEGAL.

Boston tea party?

 

[mamooth]

It would be nice to have manufacturing come back here like it once was.

Murdering the supply chain is probably not the best way to accomplish that.

 

[elektra]

Why can't you argue honestly?

There's no need to answer. Everyone knows "Because you're a Trump cultist" is the answer.

I just asked a question. I offered no argument.

It is a great question. It is a perfect question.

Now a question for you. Why do you spam flame and troll the threads instead of engaging in a discussion.

Notice that I did not insult you at all, and never do until you repeatedly attack me.

 

[mamooth]

I just asked a question. I offered no argument.

Why do you hate the truth?

 

[Meister]

Murdering the supply chain is probably not the best way to accomplish that.

Having to rely on countries like India and China can be dicey at best.
Don't you think?

 

[elektra]

Democrats need to let go of all their anger. They can not be civil for one second. All the threads breakdown into an exchange of insults. So boring.

Democrats use insults as censorship. That is why usmb is stake, not attracting thousands. Just a small group of people here who's only intellect is calling people names.

 

[White 6]

I was so little. At a family gathering decades ago, and somehow Watergate came up. This was some years after Watergate and Nixon's resignation, and my Uncle said to my Dad, "Was that not wonderful!" I thought that was a strange reaction. He continued: "Our constitution works!"

Now we have "Liberation Day" and the tariffs. Senator Kennedy said yesterday, "We are dead," referring to the GOP. I hope not.

Well, we are in a far more serious situation now. This is a test of the founders' fundamental ideas. Does our constitution still work?

It's too soon to say.

AI Co-pilot references, "The U.S. Constitution does mention tariffs! The main references to tariffs appear in Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises"—with tariffs being a type of duty or impost. This section essentially gives Congress the authority to regulate trade and generate revenue through tariffs on imported goods.

Additionally, Article I, Section 10 restricts individual states from imposing tariffs on imports or exports without Congressional approval. This ensures that trade policy remains a federal matter rather than being dictated by individual states.

The Constitution also establishes a foundation for the broader system of tariffs and trade regulation, but the specifics of U.S. tariff policy have evolved significantly over time through legislation."

I don't think it is a constitutional issue. Just a dumbass Trump issue. He said he would. Economist and fund managers told him it was a bad idea. He is dumb as a rock, so he did it anyway, with no staff, but "yes men" for guidance. He is like the shrunken head in the Harry Potter movie.

 

[mamooth]

Having to rely on countries like India and China can be dicey at best.
Don't you think?

So you're saying government interference in the free market is a good and necessary thing?

 

[mamooth]

Democrats need to let go of all their anger

You sound very, very angry.

Let it go. Understand that Trump being a clown doesn't make you a clown. Not unless you want to be.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

no

 

[Winco]

Democrats need to let go of all their anger. They can not be civil for one second. All the threads breakdown into an exchange of insults. So boring.

Democrats use insults as censorship. That is why usmb is stake, not attracting thousands. Just a small group of people here who's only intellect is calling people names.

Reality check.

The number of posters you describe above. They can not be civil for one second. All the threads breakdown into an exchange of insults. Democrats use insults as censorship.
is 9:1 ratio of trump cultists to other.
That is the reality.

 

[Meister]

So you're saying government interference in the free market is a good and necessary thing?

No, I'm saying bring manufacturing back. It'll be an economic boom for us.

 

[elektra]

Reality check.

The number of posters you describe above. They can not be civil for one second. All the threads breakdown into an exchange of insults. Democrats use insults as censorship.
is 9:1 ratio of trump cultists to other.
That is the reality.

You just proved the opposite dumbass by calling me a cultists. Your 9:1 ration applied to this thread shows you are very much wrong. I see nothing but accusations and insults fron you and maMOOT in this thread.

You do make me laugh, accusing maga of breaking down the threads into insults, while you use an insult to make that claim.

You really are that dumb!

 

[mamooth]

No, I'm saying bring manufacturing back. It'll be an economic boom for us.

As you're going to keep evading, I'll just state my point directly.

Tariffs are direct government interference in the free market.

Once you say this government interference the the free market is okay, you can no longer offer a blanket criticism of such things. And that's bad news for conservatives, since such mindless unjustified blanket criticism is their standard fare when attacking liberals.

 

[elektra]

Why do you hate the truth

Very boring response maMOOT