Jeff Hurd voiced concerns about Trump's proposal for blanket tariffs, arguing that tariffs should be used "strategically and thoughtfully" to reduce reliance on foreign resources, especially critical minerals (Colorado Newsline).
In April 2025, Hurd cosponsored a House bill that would require Congress to approve or revoke new tariffs, aiming to reclaim congressional authority over trade policy (Durango Herald).
Hurd publicly challenged President Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional approval, citing concerns about potential negative impacts on the economy and the legality under existing law (Durango Herald).
He cited the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) to justify his support for congressional oversight over tariffs, emphasizing that tariff authority is not a partisan issue but a matter of proper constitutional procedure (Durango Herald).
Hurd was among the earliest House Republicans to openly oppose presidential tariff powers, expressing support for similar Senate efforts to strengthen congressional input on trade decisions (Durango Herald).
2024: Jeff Hurd Voiced Reservations On Blanket Tariffs Proposed By Trump, Supported Strategic Use According to Colorado Newsline, 'He does have "some concerns about blanket tariffs and the impact that could have on our economy." He said the U.S. can use tariffs "strategically and thoughtfully" to make sure the country has its own resources and doesn't "become too reliant on other countries, particularly when it comes to some critical minerals and resources."' [Colorado Newsline, 12/27/24]
April 2025: Jeff Hurd Cosponsored House Bill To Require Congressional Approval Of New Tariffs According to Durango Herald, "U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd is one of two Republicans to initially sign onto a House bill that would give Congress the authority to approve or revoke new tariffs." [Durango Herald, 4/7/25]
April 2025: Jeff Hurd Asserted Trump Lacked Authority For Sweeping Tariffs According to Durango Herald, "He said Monday he doesn't believe President Donald Trump has the authority to levy sweeping tariffs on foreign countries -- a move that sent the stock market tumbling." [Durango Herald, 4/7/25]
April 2025: Jeff Hurd Publicly Criticized Broad Tariffs And Cited Congressional Power Over Duties According to Durango Herald, 'I am concerned about the broad-based tariffs that we're seeing,' he told The Durango Herald. 'I don't believe that the president has the authority under the legislation (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) to enact these tariffs, and I think it's incumbent on Congress to make sure that when we have tariffs like this, that they're congressionally approved.' [Durango Herald, 4/7/25]
April 2025: Jeff Hurd Cited Constitutional Text To Justify Tariff Bill Support According to Durango Herald, "In a news release Tuesday from Bacon's office, Hurd cited his core beliefs 'as a constitutional conservative' in supporting the bill. 'Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution is clear: "The Congress shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises," he said. 'This isn't a political issue for me. I believe Congress must reclaim its constitutionally mandated authority, and I would support this measure regardless of who is in the White House.'" [Durango Herald, 4/7/25]
April 2025: Jeff Hurd Questioned Trump's Legal Authority To Impose Tariffs According to Durango Herald, "U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd said Monday he doesn't think President Donald Trump has the authority to levy sweeping tariffs on foreign countries, which has sent the stock market tumbling. [...] 'I don't believe that the president has the authority under the legislation (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) to enact these tariffs, and I think it's incumbent on Congress to make sure that when we have tariffs like this, that they're congressionally approved.'" [Durango Herald (Colorado), 4/7/25]
April 2025: Jeff Hurd Joined Early House Republican Critics Of Trump's Tariff Powers According to Durango Herald, "Hurd is among the first House Republicans to flatly challenge the president's authority on tariffs, joining Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska." [Durango Herald (Colorado), 4/7/25]
April 2025: Jeff Hurd Indicated Support For Senate Bill Expanding Congressional Input On Tariffs According to Durango Herald, "Hurd didn't say whether he planned to cosponsor Bacon's forthcoming bill, but spoke favorably of the Senate bill. 'Those are exactly the things that I'm looking at,' he said." [Durango Herald (Colorado), 4/7/25]