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Trump's Tariffs Test Executive Power, Threaten Small Businesses

7/9/2025

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President Trump's emergency tariffs are pushing the boundaries of executive power, according to the Cato Institute. Legal expert Brent Skorup calls for judicial intervention to rein in this unchecked authority. Meanwhile, small businesses like V.O.S. Selections struggle to survive amid the chaos of fluctuating tariffs, underscoring the urgent need for clearer rules from Congress.

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President Trump's emergency tariffs are pushing the boundaries of executive power, according to the Cato Institute. Legal expert Brent Skorup calls for judicial intervention to rein in this unchecked authority. Meanwhile, small businesses like V.O.S. Selections struggle to survive amid the chaos of fluctuating tariffs, underscoring the urgent need for clearer rules from Congress.