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AZJonnie

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6. There would be nothing stopping Congress from imposing the same tariffs if they deliberate

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 04:36 PM

Nov 7

and determine they make sense to keep. And presumably a bare majority is required, so the GOP could do it on their own.

These tariffs are not in Trump's fucking POWER TO DO, by the Constitution. So, if there are these hugely negative outcomes if they're rescinded, it's all on FUCKFACE for breaking the law in the first place. ENOUGH with his fucking imperial presidency.

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Treasury official warns of widespread economic damage if Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs [View all] Zorro Nov 7 OP

Maybe he should not have done it in the first place? Nictuku Nov 7 #1

Delusional... simply delusional thinking by Republicans NotHardly Nov 7 #2

Wouldn't it be like it was before the moron imposed the tariffs? If the Treasury's hurting, rescind the tax cuts . sinkingfeeling Nov 7 #3

With One Exception... GB_RN Nov 7 #10

Greater uncertainty?? More than Trump changing rules based on his mood?? n/t thesquanderer Nov 7 #4

LOL. "widespread economic damage?" Hardly. It would be just the opposite. PSPS Nov 7 #5

I can only imagine popsdenver Nov 7 #20

There would be nothing stopping Congress from imposing the same tariffs if they deliberate AZJonnie Nov 7 #6

I'm pretty sure the House would have to pass it first, and they would never pass such a bill FakeNoose Nov 7 #8

So be it. It's their job to decide, not POTUS, that's the important part with where we're at now AZJonnie Nov 7 #13

Hey Trump Treasury official...Go fuck yourself and take your veiled threats with you. Scalded Nun Nov 7 #7

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time C_U_L8R Nov 7 #9

A judgement against Dumpy's tariffs would put a dent in his personal finances Clouds Passing Nov 7 #11

And, here we go AGAIN, HE creates the problem and then, bluestarone Nov 7 #12

That way trump can blame the Supreme Court for the economy going south. Turbineguy Nov 7 #14

It is the job of the SCOTUS to uphold the laws of the land, MLWR Nov 7 #15

Apparently, the laws of our land are quite flexible if you are a rich person. travelingthrulife Nov 8 #23

One upside, it would make shaking down other countries harder. mahina Nov 7 #16

Tariff shelf? travelingthrulife Nov 8 #24

The same old, tired refrain of "Too Big To Fail". no_hypocrisy Nov 7 #17

They live Ollie Garkie Nov 7 #18

I call BS. TomSlick Nov 7 #19

Yup, BS! BlueWavePsych Nov 8 #21

""It would damage confidence. The economic system -- capitalism -- works on confidence," he added." OldBaldy1701E Nov 8 #22

No it won't. Just impose a fine on everyone in project 2025 truthisfreedom Nov 8 #25

Widespread damage to the crooks in charge. Clouds Passing Nov 8 #26

So to beg the question, why didn't the whole system melt down BEFORE Trump tariffs? bucolic_frolic Nov 8 #27

Setting up to blame SCOTUS for his crash CanonRay Nov 8 #28

Oh look Lotusflower70 Nov 8 #29

The idiot has it bass ackwards. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 8 #30

Where was this guy when THE ENTIRE WORLD was saying the Tariff Terror could cause Economic disaster?. BurnDoubt Nov 8 #31