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Congress' tug-of-war for tariff authority

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Apr 24, 2025
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Congress Bipartisan Bill on Tariffs

  • A bipartisan bill called the Trade Review Act of 2025 aims to require Congress to approve presidential tariffs.
  • The bill faces a veto threat by President Trump and legal challenges as states sue over tariff authority.
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Firing Fed Chair Impact

  • The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) controls interest rate policy, not just the Fed chair.
  • Firing the Fed chair wouldn't end chaos because the committee's response matters more for stability.
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Tariffs Cause Economic Chaos

  • High tariffs disrupt the economy and cause predictable fallout.
  • Even fear of chaos may not stop extreme tariff policies from being implemented.
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