Is It Legal for Trump to Impose Tariffs?

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By    |   Monday, 03 February 2025 07:16 AM EST ET

President Donald Trump's executive orders and tariff issuances in his first days back in office have been dizzying. Even some of his most loyal constitutionally conservative supporters are asking, "While we like that Trump is penalizing Mexico for sending in so many fentanyl pushers, is it legal?"

In a word: Yes.

Jerry McGlothlin

Jerry McGlothlin is a writer, media consultant, and CEO of Special Guests Publicity, a firm specializing in booking guests on major media platforms. With decades of experience in communications, he focuses on exploring political and societal issues from a conservative perspective.

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