Summary
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Don Bacon, are reconsidering Trump’s tariff authority, citing economic uncertainty and potential backlash over rising consumer prices.
Bacon called for restoring tariff power to Congress, admitting past mistakes in granting temporary presidential authority.
Rep. Ralph Norman acknowledged the potential pain of auto tariffs but remained hopeful of their effectiveness.
The Congressional Budget Office warned of short-term inflation and reduced economic efficiency.
Perhaps Don Bacon is feeling the heat from his constituents, and is afraid that if he didn’t say something his career would be cooked.
He might attract a primary challenge, but that’s just like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.
I bet he’s gonna stuff a lot of pork into his next bill, though.