The Congress will have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, and impose and excises. Over the years, Congress has delegated some of its authority to the President to impose tariffs. For example, Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act 1962 allows the President to impose tariffs on goods amid circumstances that threaten or impair national security. But President Trump is abusing this authority. He's imposing wide ranging tariffs on very deceptive and misleading grounds. We know that imported kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture are not national security threats. (00:34–00:44)
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Asserts that Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act 1962 allows the President to impose tariffs for national security reasons.
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