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Letitia James: No matter how the administration tries to justify it, the law and our Constitution are clear that the president does not…

On the recordAugust 4, 2026
No matter how the administration tries to justify it, the law and our Constitution are clear that the president does not have the power to impose sweeping tariffs on whatever countries he wants.
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Letitia James
New York

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New York attorney general on presidential power

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