The United States Supreme Court this week is considering the crucial constitutional argument of whether the president has the power to levy tariffs on foreign goods, or whether any such taxes on American consumers and businesses are purely in the purview of the Congress.

So it was the perfect time to ask Southern California House members, for our ongoing In-House Opinions project, this question:

In your view, does the president have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 “to address the national emergency posed by the large and persistent trade deficit”? In your view, are these tariffs truly in the economic interest of American consumers and businesses?

We polled 11 members of Congress through their press aides, and by our Thursday

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