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Trump's Tariffs Ignite Outrage Amid National Emergency Claims

2/15/2025

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President Trump has declared new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, framing it as a response to a national emergency tied to drug trafficking and crime. This move has sparked outrage among critics who deem it unconstitutional, claiming it misuses the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Calls for Congress to step in and restore its authority are growing louder.

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President Trump has declared new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, framing it as a response to a national emergency tied to drug trafficking and crime. This move has sparked outrage among critics who deem it unconstitutional, claiming it misuses the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Calls for Congress to step in and restore its authority are growing louder.