Rand Paul Wants Congressional Approval for a President to Take This Specific Action

Senator Paul is taking action to add more checks and balances to the executive branch of government

Rand Paul has proposed a new bill that will block presidents from adding tariffs without approval from Congress.  Paul floated out the idea on Constitution Day.

“We must confront the reality that the balance of power is under threat.  Our Constitution was designed to prevent any branch from overstepping its bounds.” – Rand Paul

Paul’s legislative proposal is a bit risky as it pits him against former president Trump.  Patriots like Paul question whether a president should have unilateral power to implement and expand tariffs. 

In short, Paul wants more of a legislative check on executive branch tariff-making power.

The No Taxation Without Representation Act

Paul’s proposal comes in response to former president Trump’s desire to add additional tariffs to imports from China, Mexico and other countries.  According to the Kentucky senator, Congress has enough…