White House Previews Unfair Trade Practices countries use against america: 700% Tariff from Japan on American Rice

[Frankenstein]

I think you're right. Congress has authority to institute tariffs not the president.

Yeah except kickbacks keep them from doing it screw em

 

[TNHarley]

I think you're right. Congress has authority to institute tariffs not the president.

This is correct. But, like many other things, congress, throughout many different laws, has delegated tariff power to the executive. Which is complete bullshit. But that is why they never get challenged on them.