Presidential Authority over Trade: Imposing Tariffs and Duties

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Presidential Authority over Trade: Imposing Tariffs and Duties

Published Dec 9, 2016Updated Jun 21, 2025

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HR 2146114th Congress
Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act
Jun 29, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-26.

Presidential Authority over Trade: Imposing Tariffs and Duties

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