The golden age is as much a fantasy as is the fantasy that tariffs were the visionary economic policy that will bring us to the promised land. These tariffs, number one, are the authority of Congress. If we exercise our authority, they are not the authority of the executive. And Congress should stand up for itself and assert its authority and protect the constitutional promise of separation of powers. Because. Because we know that the concentration of power leads to the abuse of power. (10:28–10:39)
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Asserts that tariffs are under the authority of Congress, not the executive branch.
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