Tariffs, Powers, and Presidential Authority

This chapter examines the implications of current tariff laws and the national security justifications for their imposition, with a focus on Sections 232 and 301. It explores the power dynamics between Congress and the president regarding trade policy, emphasizing the necessity of establishing guidelines to prevent presidential overreach under emergency powers. Additionally, it critiques the vagueness of regulations and discusses historical shifts in legislative authority as well as the challenges of enacting significant trade reforms in a hyper-partisan environment.