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04 03 25 Hanania Lipinski on 3rd Term Presidents Tariffs and elections

04-03-25 S4E10 Two Guys on Politics: 3rd Term Presidents Tariffs and elections Co-Hosts Ray Hanania joins former Congressman Bill Lipinski on Two Guys on Politics to discuss President Trump’s assertion he can run for a 3rd term as president, a discussion on Trump’s Tariffs, and a review of the April 1 elections focusing on Orland Park and Aurora where two incumbents, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin were unseated by challengers Jim Dodge in Orland and in Aurora by trustee John Laesch. A US President cannot serve more than two elected terms in the United States. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1951, says: "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice." However, there’s a small twist: 🔹 If a vice president or someone else steps in and serves less than two years of a president’s term, they can still be elected to two full terms of their own. 🔹 So, in theory, someone could serve up to 10 years total as president—but never more than two elected terms. How to Change the 22nd Amendment: Proposal Phase (two options): ✅ By Congress: A proposed amendment must pass both the House and Senate with a two-thirds vote. 🔁 By a Constitutional Convention: Called by two-thirds of state legislatures (that’s 34 out of 50 states). This has never been used successfully. Ratification Phase: After it's proposed, the amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states—that’s 38 states. ⚠️ Translation: It’s Hard on Purpose This process is intentionally difficult to make sure only widely supported changes make it into the Constitution. That's why there are only 27 amendments total in over 235 years! Let me know if you want a mock-up of what a repeal effort might look like or a list of failed attempts—there’ve been a few! "Trump tariffs" refer to a series of import duties imposed by President Donald Trump during his administrations, aiming to address trade imbalances, protect U.S. industries, and influence international trade practices. These tariffs have been implemented in two main phases: during his first term (2017–2021) and his second term (2025–present).The Sun+1Politico+1 First Term Tariffs (2017–2021): • 2018: The Trump administration imposed tariffs of 30–50% on solar panels and washing machines in January. In March, tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum imports were introduced, affecting multiple countries. These actions led to retaliatory measures from trading partners and contributed to a trade war with China. Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1 Second Term Tariffs (2025–Present): • February 2025: President Trump announced a 10% tariff on all imports from China and a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing national emergencies related to immigration and drug trafficking. PBS: Public Broadcasting Service+1Wikipedia+1 • March 2025: Tariffs on Chinese goods were increased to 20%, and a 25% tariff was imposed on most Canadian and Mexican goods. Wikipedia+2The Sun+2Wikipedia+2 • April 2025: On April 2, dubbed "Liberation Day," President Trump announced a 10% universal tariff on all imports, with higher rates for specific countries based on trade deficits and other factors. For example, China faced a 34% tariff, the European Union 20%, and India 26%. These tariffs are set to take effect on April 5, with higher rates beginning April 9. WSJ+2Business Insider+2Wikipedia+2 The administration argues that these tariffs will correct trade imbalances, protect national security, and revitalize U.S. manufacturing. Critics, however, warn of potential consequences, including increased consumer prices, higher inflation, and strained international relations. The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston estimated that widespread tariffs could raise inflation by 1.4% to 2.2%. New York Post+5Business Insider+5Politico+5 These tariffs represent a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, moving towards protectionism and challenging longstanding international trade agreements. Bill Lipinski served as Democratic Committeeman/Alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Lipinski was elected to Congress in 1983 and served through 2005. He currently writes the “Right from the Center” opinion column at BillLipinski.com Ray Hanania covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 and writes mainstream opinion columns for The Southwest News Newspaper Group. Subscribe to his syndicated columns by visiting https://www.Hanania.com; Hanania also writes Middle East columns and news for the Arab News Newspaper https://www.ArabNews.com Our web address is www.TwoGuysonPolitics.com Our Facebook page is:   / twoguysonpolitics   END