[Mitchell]

As President it's well within his right to regulate trade between the US and nations.

Where in the Constitution does it say that the President has the power to impose tariffs or otherwise regulate trade, without the approval of Congress?

What is the legal justification for Pres. Bush's tariff imposition? Has Congress passed a blanket bill allowing the President to do this at any time he chooses? (Can Congress really abrogate its Constitutional prerogatives in such a fashion?)

[Bogey78O]

I posted too fast. Congress is the originator of all tariffs and taxes. Of course with this paarticular case it's hardly Bush dictating the Steel Tariff. As President Bush can't unilaterally declare a tariff. Authorization has to come from Congress. Apparently Congress is authorizing Bush to do so.