Why this Republican is challenging Trump on tariffs

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  What is it like to be a Republican in Congress and stand up to President Donald Trump?

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  Our guest is helping lead an effort to rein Trump in on tariffs.

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  Trump announced tariffs on April 2nd on pretty much all imports.

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  This was on dozens of countries.

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  Markets around the world tanked.

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  This week, Trump announced a pause on those tariffs, except for those on China, but the market volatility continues.

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  But the story isn't just about the economy.

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  To some members of Congress, this is also about constitutional powers.

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  From the Newsroom of the Washington Post, this is Post Reports.

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  I'm Colby Echowicz.

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  It's Friday, April 11th.

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  Today, we're welcoming Congressman Jeff Hurd to the show.

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  He's a Republican from Colorado.

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  Hurd's bill would restore Congress's power to enact tariffs.

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  Congressman, thank you so much for being with us.

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  Happy to be with you, Colby.

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  So, Congressman, working across the aisle is so rare these days,

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  and yet on this bill, you've got three Republicans and three Democrats sponsoring it.

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  So, I'm curious how the six of you came together and decided to take this on?

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  Well, certainly, we've had tariffs in the news,

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