House Republican Introduces Bill To Take Away Trump's Tariff Power
Rep. Don Bacon said that he will introduce companion legislation in the House to the Senate bill that will remove Trump's tariff power.
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Well, this is an interesting twist. Not only have several Senate Republicans signed on Cantwell/Grassley bill that would strip Trump of his ability to impose tariffs, but Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) has announced that he will introduce a companion bill in the House that will strip Trump of his ability to impose tariffs.
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon said he plans to introduce a companion bill to the bipartisan Senate legislation aimed at reclaiming Congress’ authority over tariffs, becoming the first House Republican to openly challenge the powers President Donald Trump is using to launch a massive global trade war.
Bacon confirmed his plans to POLITICO on Friday as market losses continued to pile up and rattle Republicans on Capitol Hill.
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Bacon’s move is a rare step in the deeply Trump-loyal House Republican conference. Speaker Mike John…
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