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Don Beyer: “Republicans have repeatedly ceded their authority over…”

Featuring: Don Beyer, Democratic | U.S. House Virginia, District 8

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Published | Video Starts at 01:32

This only harms American families in our economy. Over the past several months, Democrats have tried to rein in Trump's power grab and end these tariffs. The Republicans have repeatedly ceded their authority over trade. Back in March and April, House Republicans voted to give up their ability to challenge the President's use of these emergency powers. (01:32–01:36)

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