1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The President's sweeping new tariffs on imports have rattled global markets and provoked retaliatory measures from major trading partners like China and allies like Canada. This tit-for-tat trade war threatens to undermine economic growth and raise costs for American consumers and businesses. Given these severe potential consequences, Congress must take a firm stand against escalating protectionism by asserting its constitutional authority over trade policy. As a co-equal branch of government, Congress has the power to curb the President's unilateral tariff actions through legislation, blocking implementation or revoking authorities granted in earlier statutes. By acting decisively, Congress can put a halt to further damage from this trade conflict and chart a more constructive path forward in our economic relations with the world. The national interest demands that Congress respond to restore order and stability in trade affairs. Congress, do your job. Stop ignoring your constituents and your constitutional duty. Protect us from this calamity.