Senators Seek to Reassert Congressional Authority Over Tariffs

Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized President Trump's tariff policies, calling for Congress to act against what she terms 'economic chaos' resulting from his erratic tariff maneuvers. Warren outlined a legislative plan that could revoke Trump's authority to impose new tariffs by declaring his legal justification as invalid. This comes after recent turmoil in trade policy, including a temporary exemption for electronic devices from a 145% tariff, which Trump later denied existed. Trump's administration's decision to exempt certain products has drawn accusations of corruption, particularly due to reported donations from Apple CEO Tim Cook to Trump's inaugural committee. In response, bipartisan legislation has been introduced to require presidential notification before imposing tariffs, although it faces significant hurdles in Congress. The overall situation reflects the ongoing tension between executive power and Congressional authority over trade policy.