Summary
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Don Bacon, are reconsidering Trump’s tariff authority, citing economic uncertainty and potential backlash over rising consumer prices.
Bacon called for restoring tariff power to Congress, admitting past mistakes in granting temporary presidential authority.
Rep. Ralph Norman acknowledged the potential pain of auto tariffs but remained hopeful of their effectiveness.
The Congressional Budget Office warned of short-term inflation and reduced economic efficiency.
Stupid old farts with old rotting minds. They only ever think of taking action to something they already allowed to happen.
This is why we need more fresher, sharper and younger minds in politics. Old farts in general just aren’t cutting it, look where it has gotten us.