(02-20-2026, 11:09 PM)ANNEE Wrote: Shouldn't "we" have started with Congress?
There is a specific structure in place -- for reasons.
Trump just ignores those procedure structures -- and dictates.
Yep. But the people guiding & advising Trump purposefully circumvented Congress because they are working to eradicate Congress or at least neuter. Trump is surrounded by the billionaire tech-bro class.
"Effective immediately, all National Security TARIFFS, Section 232 and existing Section 301 TARIFFS, remain in place, and in full force and effect. Today I will sign an Order to impose a 10% GLOBAL TARIFF, under Section 122, over and above our normal TARIFFS already being charged..." - President Donald J. Trump, 20 Feb 2026
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