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Old 02-19-2017, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nailer View Post
Wouldn't Congress have to pass legislation to increase tariffs?
Usually but right now we are technically in a war against terrorism.
In time of war the President has the power to raise import duties.

I am sure there would be court battles.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/23/news...-tariff-power/
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