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Necessary & Proper Episode 30: The Legislative Branch and Trade


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American trade policy has been the subject of much interest and media attention over the last two years. The Constitution grants the legislative branch full authority over trade policy, including the power to impose and collect taxes, duties, tariffs, and to regulate international commerce. By contrast, the Constitution gives the President authority to negotiate international agreements and it assigns him no specific power over international commerce and trade.
However, Congress has consistently delegated much of its power to regulate trade to the executive branch. From global trade initiatives to trade barriers and agreements, should Congress more fully assert its role? Listen to these topics by our expert panel, including Stephen Claeys (Wiley Rein), Daniel McCarthy (Modern Age), Brian Pomper (Akin Gump), and our moderator Molly Boyl Fromm (Financial Services Committee, U.S. House).
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