As you watch this blabber, remember that Trump's CLAIM to usurp Congress' power is based on emergency--he has claimed a fentanyl emergency (CAN, MEX, CHI) and a deficit emergency. Neither applies to Brazil, Trump has not claimed an "OMG my friend Bolsonaro emergency."
Holy shit -- Kevin Hassett completely bombs on ABC when pressed by Jon Karl to explain how Trump can possibly justify 50% tariffs on Brazil even though the country has a trade *deficit* with the US
July 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As you watch this blabber, remember that Trump's CLAIM to usurp Congress' power is based on emergency--he has claimed a fentanyl emergency (CAN, MEX, CHI) and a deficit emergency. Neither applies to Brazil, Trump has not claimed an "OMG my friend Bolsonaro emergency."