Scalise dismisses congressional role in tariffs since people see 'need' for them

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) argued that consumers in the United States recognize why President Donald Trump is utilizing tariffs despite concerns about the current market.

Scalise made the comment when speaking against Congress having a role in restraining the president’s ability to use tariffs, as seven Republican senators, including Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), expressed support for a bill on the matter. When asked about Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-NE) plan to introduce the House’s own bill to curtail the president’s role in issuing tariffs, Scalise said did not support it but recognized that these bills are part of a “healthy debate.”