On the recordJune 11, 2025
Tariffs are taxes, and the power to tax belongs to Congress—not the president.
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nbcnews.comRand Paul: “Tariffs are taxes, and the power to tax belongs to Congress—not the president.”
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Paul argues against Trump's tariffs, emphasizing congressional authority over taxation.
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