Source: The Dispatch
by Scott Lincicome
“Donald Trump’s constant discussion of tariffs has generated a trove of commentary on their (generally bad) economic and geopolitical implications, including here at Capitolism. Far less discussed, however, is whether a future President Trump — or any other White House occupant with a similar affinity for 19th-century U.S. trade policy — actually could implement a global tariff wall without any input or approval from Congress or any significant pushback from federal courts. Trump, for his part, confidently claimed last month he has the legal authority to apply the tariffs without congressional consent, and his advisers are reportedly scouring the law books to justify any such actions. However, several educated observers — maybe even more educated than Trump! — have confidently disagreed with his legal analysis.” (10/16/24)
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-wants-global-tariffs-180510034.html