Only Congress Can Fix American Trade

The U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, a move seen as a significant check on his executive power. However, this decision does not solve the underlying challenge facing U.S. trade policy. Over the twentieth century, the legislative branch has delegated many core trade functions to the executive branch. As a result, the laws governing presidential tariffs have not kept pace with dramatic shifts in the global economy. Congress must actively reclaim its constitutional role as the ultimate arbiter of American trade policy. It should overhaul legislation on tariffs, giving the president new selective tariff powers while paring back existing laws to prevent executive overreach and abuse.