But it is not in the interest of the United States, in my opinion to blow up international rules based systems that have worked for decades. Congress does have a constitutional role. The framers of the Constitution gave Congress the power to set duties and regulate interstate and international [commerce]. Congress. And Congress is closest to the people. We hear from our constituents every day about the challenges that we face right now. We're in cherry season and I can tell you the challenges of this. (07:46–07:56)
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Asserts that Congress has a constitutional role to set duties and regulate interstate and international commerce.
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