The U.S. Constitution grants the tariff power to Congress. Although the Supreme Court has held that Congress has wide latitude to delegate tariff authority to the President, Congress is ultimately responsible for determining what tariff authorities the President should have and what limitations they place on presidential discretion.
Schumer emphasizes Congress's constitutional role in tariff authority.
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