PolitiFact, a fact-checking digital media publication, quoted School of Public Service professor Ross Burkhart in a recently published article, “Can President-elect Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress? And can anyone stop him?” The article discusses the legal ways in which President-elect Trump can enact his plans for placing tariffs on trade with other countries.
Burkhart offers commentary on the legality of the plans, noting that Congress has ceded power to the president over the years to place restrictions on trade, typically on the grounds of national security or unfair trading practices. He also explain the difficulties with enacting tariffs globally, as international business and its lobbying influence may raise its voice in opposition.
Burkhart’s expertise was also shared via a reel on PolitiFact’s Instagram page.