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Hakeem Jeffries: “Donald Trump doesn't have the unilateral authority to impose…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Leader Jeffries Speaks to Press

Published | Video Starts at 11:51

It was an overreach by Donald Trump. It may get struck down by the Supreme Court, but the Congress should have never allowed it to happen because Donald Trump doesn't have the unilateral authority to impose tariffs. But the Trump tariffs are crushing everyday Americans. And that's where we can actually start right now, to make a difference in America, a country that's far too expensive and … (11:51–11:56)

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Asserts that Donald Trump lacks unilateral authority to impose tariffs.

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