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Put aside for the moment the question of whether the tariffs would have been, as U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said, a "misuse of presidential tariff authority" and the fact President Trump was telling Mexico it needed to manage the border better on its side when our own country's leaders aren't addressing illegal immigration through comprehensive immigration reform on our side, then consider the consequences of Mexico tariffs.
Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers →
"This is a misuse of presidential tariff authority and counter to congressional intent," Grassley said.
Trump turbulence slows momentum for North America trade deal →
