1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

On 10 April 2025, you ATTEMPTED to answer my question on why Congress doesn’t assert Congressional authority over tariffs. I had asked what emergency precipitated these tariffs on every country we trade with. You answered, “In 2024, our trade deficit in goods was greater than $1.2 trillion. For decades, we’ve seen countless manufacturers close their doors and move jobs overseas, small businesses struggle to grow, and farmers struggle to get by as heavily subsidized foreign competitors cheat their way to the top. To stop this growing trend, President Trump levied a 10 percent baseline tariff on all countries, with many countries seeing a much higher rate based on the trade barriers, currency manipulation, and deceptive practices that have undercut American businesses.” This does NOT answer my question. To repeat: What is the emergency declared by the President on EVERY country to announce these tariffs? You said tariffs are “10% baseline” which was NOT the first announcement. I’d like to know why, with an emergency for declared higher tariffs (with the “formula”) the plan changed so suddenly? I have NO trust in this ‘plan’ given it’s changing with every news cycle. And, why don’t YOU and Congress use YOUR authority over these tariffs given the administration has no plan. You apparently don’t know any more than I do and I’d like you to find answers and respond with some real answers please.