Rand Paul on Tariffs in Russia Sanctions Bill: ‘Increasing Taxes on Americans Will Not End Putin’s War in Ukraine’

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PAUL: "Increasing taxes on Americans will not end Putin's war in Ukraine. The drafters of this legislation understandably wished to punish Vladimir Putin and send Russian invaders back to where they came from. But this bill was written such that the drafters failed to see that it will not bring peace to Ukraine, but rather will deliberately make American families poorer by increasing tariffs, which are nothing but a tax on imported goods. To save Americans from what very well could be the largest tax increase imposed by a Republican Congress, I offer an amendment that strikes the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on an ever-changing list of countries. Mark my words, this will be the largest tax increase by a Republican Congress. Why would Republicans who promise you they want to lower your taxes be voting to raise your taxes $500 billion? In addition, Congress should not delegate its constitutional duties to the executive branch.”