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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
So I'm a little confused, does the POTUS even have the power to arbitrarily declare sweeping tariffs? I know he was using fentanyl as a flimsy excuse on Canada/Mexico given our border proximity to invoke emergency powers, but surely checks and balances are still a thing when it comes to penguins et al?
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Based on a RBC call on Monday, the interpretation is effectively yes through the overriding executive order powers that can override congress.