U.S. Constitution · Article I, Section 10, Clause 2
Import-Export Clause
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Also known as: Import-Export Clause
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The text
No State shall, without the Consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection Laws: and the net Produce of all Duties and Imposts, laid by any State on Imports or Exports, shall be for the Use of the Treasury of the United States; and all such Laws shall be subject to the Revision and Controul of the Congress.
National Archives transcription (public domain; original spelling and capitalization). archives.gov
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Executive Order 14361: Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
2026-10-08 · Grade C (Significant issues)
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Values for America Constitution Explorer, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution (text: National Archives transcription, public domain), Article I, Section 10, Clause 2, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution/article-1/section-10/clause-2
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