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Hakeem Jeffries: “Donald Trump had zero authority to do this. This was…”

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

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Leader Jeffries on MS NOW's The Last Word

Published | Video Starts at 00:38

We think the average cost is about $1,700 more in additional expense on everyday Americans. This is in an environment where the affordability crisis is already out of control. And of course, as you pointed out, Lawrence, Donald Trump had zero authority to do this. This was unlawful and unconstitutional. And now the question is, how do we make sure congressionally that the businesses and the consumers and, and the farmers who were adversely impacted by the Trump tariffs can get their money back? (00:38–00:46)

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Asserts that Trump's tariffs were unlawful and unconstitutional.

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