Senators and small business owners are expressing disagreement towards proposed tariffs
We Pay the Tariffs Day of Action: Small Business Owners Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Constitution
Small business owners from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. on a recent day of action, led by Nandita Sharma, the organiser of the event and the leader of the "We Pay the Tariffs" project. The group's focus was on President Donald Trump's tariffs, with close to 100 small business owners participating in the event.
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-OR) addressed the crowd, urging the Supreme Court to uphold the Constitution and pushing for her bipartisan "Trade Review Act". According to Cantwell, the power of tariffs rests with the U.S. Congress, as stated in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. She reiterated that small businesses are the ones paying the Trump tariffs, and questioned the clarity of the long-term benefits of the tariffs.
Tiffany Williams, owner of Luggage Shop of Lubbock, expressed doubts about the long-term benefits of the tariffs. Williams stated that they have been asked to endure short-term pain for the supposed long-term gain from the tariffs. Alex Wolf, owner of Spielcraft Games in Omaha, also addressed the crowd, voicing his concerns about the impact of the tariffs on his business and consumers.
The group behind "We Pay the Tariffs" disagrees with the administration's claim that the tariffs would boost American manufacturing and help the economy in the long run. They remind consumers that the cost of the tariffs is ultimately passed on to them. The event comes as the Supreme Court is set to tackle two cases focused on President Trump's tariffs: Learning Resources v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections. Arguments for these cases are scheduled to start on November 5th.
Senator Cantwell emphasised the importance of Congress' role in trade policy, with the "Trade Review Act" aiming to reaffirm this. The administration's claim that the tariffs would help the economy in the long run is disputed by the group behind "We Pay the Tariffs". The group hopes that the Supreme Court will rule in their favour, ensuring that Congress maintains its authority over tariffs and protecting small businesses from the burden of the tariffs.
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