Is Congressional approval required for Trump to impose tariffs?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China as a way to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. While the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate commerce and impose tariffs, the executive branch also has some authority to act independently. Trump could declare a national emergency to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to issue financial sanctions. The proposed tariffs could lead to trade wars and disruptions in global supply chains. President Joe Biden has expressed concerns about the plan, warning that it could harm relationships with close allies like Mexico and Canada. Biden hopes that Trump will reconsider his decision.

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