James Lankford: “The law gives the authority to the president to be able to…”

“Do you agree with the court's ruling that ultimately the ability to impose tariffs lies with Congress? Well, this is actually going to go to the Supreme Court next because the way the law is actually written is The law gives the authority to the president to be able to make decisions regulating imports and exports. And what the president is saying is tariffs is a way to be able to regulate imports and exports.” (00:38–00:45)

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