The Wall Street Journal editorial condemns President Trump's use of tariffs against Mexico and Canada, arguing that he lacks the constitutional authority for such sweeping economic actions. It highlights the historical context in which Congress ceded tariff-setting powers to the president, noting that Trump's tariffs may significantly shift the original intent of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The editorial encourages legal challenges to Trump's authority, asserting that he is misusing power for personal interests as market reactions fluctuate based on his decisions.
President Trump is treating the North American economy as a personal plaything, as markets gyrate with each presidential whim, raising doubts about the power to impose these tariffs.
Mr. Trump's tariffs arguably constitute a fundamental revision of the statute, changing it from one sort of scheme of regulation into an entirely different kind, which conflicts with the separation of powers.
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