Trump savages "rebel" Republicans trying to quash his tariff powers

• At least a dozen House Republicans are considering supporting Rep. Don Bacon's (R-Neb.) bill to sunset a president's tariffs after 60 days unless Congress passes a resolution of approval, Axios reported Tuesday.
• In the Senate, more than half a dozen Republicans have signed onto Sen. Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) and Maria Cantwell's (D-Wash.) version.

What he's saying: "I see some rebel Republican, some guy who wants to grandstand, say, 'I think that Congress should take over negotiations.' Let me tell you, you don't negotiate like I negotiate," Trump said.

• "I just saw it today, a couple of your congressmen sir," Trump continued, pointing into the crowd, "'I think we should get involved in the negotiation of the tariffs.' Oh that's what I need, I need some guy telling me how to negotiate."
• Trump said the chatter on Capitol Hill about restraining his tariff powers "hurts your negotiation," adding: "And then the fake news wants to build it up, and it has no chance anyway."

Between the lines: Some of the more free trade-minded Republicans on Capitol Hill have watched uneasily this week as the stock market lurched in response to Trump's across-the-board tariffs.

• House Democrats are hoping to further drive a wedge between Trump and his party in Congress by forcing a vote on ending his sweeping new levies.
• Trump has threatened to veto Bacon's bill if Congress were to pass it — something several Republicans have cited in explaining their refusal to co-sponsor it.