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. Republics had another opportunity to stand up to Trump in September, and instead they voted in favor of giving their power away to Trump again, this time taking away Congress's ability to rein in Trump's tariffs until March 2026. But even Trump himself is starting to see how toxic his tariffs are. He recently repealed some of his own tariffs. Coffee, other food items. (01:42–01:56)
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Asserts that Republicans voted to extend Trump's tariff powers until March 2026.
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