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Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Presidential Authority to Address Tariff Barriers in Trade Agreements
August 01, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11400) on July 31, 2024, by Christopher A. Casey, international trade and finance analyst.

Here are excerpts:

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Presidential Authority to Address Tariff Barriers in Trade Agreements

The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate trade with foreign nations and to lay and collect duties. Since the 1930s, Congress has periodic . . .

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