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Under what authority the President of United States of America can impose tariffs?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Congress passed laws allowing the President to impose tariffs unilaterally for national security reasons.
  2. The Constitution of United States authorizes the President to impose tariff subject to some restrictions.
  3. The President of United States has sweeping powers to impose tariffs to correct the trade imbalance.
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Congress passed laws allowing the President to impose tariffs unilaterally for national security reasons.