Members of Congress complaining about Trump’s tariffs can only blame themselves

Published March 22, 2018 4:46pm ET



Almost everyone is missing the point about tariffs. Congress deserves as much heat as President Trump is getting. Or as much credit.

Those who sound off on Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs never seem to ask, “How can a president create a new tax [which is what a tariff is] — Isn’t that Congress’ job?”

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