I've been wondering how Trump can impose tariffs all by his little ol' self, since...

[TreasonousBastard]

the Constitution says right there, in black and white, that only Congress can do that.

Well, I found the answer. And just as I suspected Congress fucked up and gave the power away.

Most articles about this are from last year, when he first started this crap, and here's one of the better ones:

https://www.vox.com/2018/3/8/17097206/trump-tariffs-congress

Here's a conservative take on the whole mess:

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/03/tariffs-congress-handed-president-power-to-levy/

Don't snort because it's National Review-- this article makes sense. If you really can't help gagging at NR, just think of the stopped clock,

[Hoyt]

1. Excellent info. Seems to me that if GOPers are generally opposed, and assuming Democrats are too,

they ought to get together and take the power back or at least force him to get approval. Or, at a minimum, bash his rear in unison before going back to their trenches.

Are Democrats opposed to this trade war, or do enough still think it will bring jobs back to America, even at a hefty tax to consumers?

[elfin]

2. Is it a power included in the phony "state of emergency" that hasn't been lifted?

Really do not know, but suspect it is yet another abuse of power.

And perhaps a false way to say it will "make Mexico pay for the wall?"

Gawd, how I hate him, his ignorance and the blind fandom of his base.

[UTUSN]

3. Lots more "on his own" - all other prezes cited limits, even Nixon & Shrub