Rand Paul, Canada and Senate
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The Washington Post |
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) on April 2 argued on the Senate floor against President Donald Trump’s plan to levy tariffs on Canada, saying Congress had “abdicated” their power over government spending.
Reason |
"Tariffs are taxes, and the power to tax belongs to Congress—not the president," Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) said in a statement.
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