Senate Passes Bill to Nullify Trump's Global Tariffs in Historic Show of Resistance Against President's Trade Policy
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, the US Senate has passed a bill to nullify Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs on more than 100 nations. The 51-47 vote marks the third time this week that a group of senators has rallied against the president's trade policies.
The measure, which was introduced by Senator Susan Collins of Maine and supported by all Democrats, aims to repeal national emergencies that Trump used to slap levies on Brazil and Canada. The bill is likely to stall in the House, where Republicans have passed new rules to prevent similar resolutions from reaching the floor for a vote.
Despite this, the Senate's decision represents a significant show of resistance against Trump's trade policies, which have been widely criticized by lawmakers from both parties. The move comes as tensions between the US and China remain high, with Trump having emerged from crucial talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier in the day.
The resolution's passage is seen as a testament to the growing divide within the Republican Party over Trump's trade policies. Several Republican senators voted in favor of the measure, including Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky.
As the standoff between Congress and the White House continues, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has declared a state of emergency to raise $65m to help food banks amid concerns over federal funding for the national food stamps program expiring due to the government shutdown. Similar declarations have been made by governors in Oregon and Virginia.
The move to nullify Trump's global tariffs marks a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation on trade policy, which has long been a contentious issue within the Republican Party. The resolution's passage is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over US trade policy under Trump's presidency.
President Trump had tweeted that Chinese imports would now be subject to a 47% tariff, down 10 percentage points, following his meeting with Xi Jinping earlier in the day. However, the move is likely to face opposition from lawmakers and critics who argue that it undermines free trade agreements.
As the Senate continues to grapple with the implications of Trump's global tariffs, concerns are growing over the impact on the US economy, particularly on industries such as agriculture and manufacturing. The resolution's passage marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over US trade policy, one that will likely shape the course of trade negotiations for years to come.
In other news, Vice President Mike Pence has warned of the impacts of the shutdown on the aviation industry, blaming Democrats for the closures. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy echoed this sentiment, warning of "mass issues" with air travel if the shutdown drags into the Thanksgiving holiday season.
The Trump administration has also announced plans to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the United States next year to just 7,500, mostly white South Africans. The move is seen as a significant departure from previous US policies on refugee admissions.
Meanwhile, California Senator Kamala Harris has become a key advocate for Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at redrawing congressional district boundaries in California. The measure appears set to pass in the state's upcoming election.
In a related development, the Senate has also passed a resolution to terminate the "Liberation Day" tariffs that Trump imposed on more than 100 nations. The move is seen as another sign of bipartisan resistance against Trump's trade policies.
As the standoff between Congress and the White House continues, concerns are growing over the impact of the shutdown on vulnerable populations, including low-income families and seniors who rely on federal programs to access food and healthcare.
The Senate's decision to pass a bill to nullify Trump's global tariffs marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over US trade policy under Trump's presidency. The move is seen as a testament to the growing divide within the Republican Party over trade policies, one that will likely shape the course of trade negotiations for years to come.
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, the US Senate has passed a bill to nullify Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs on more than 100 nations. The 51-47 vote marks the third time this week that a group of senators has rallied against the president's trade policies.
The measure, which was introduced by Senator Susan Collins of Maine and supported by all Democrats, aims to repeal national emergencies that Trump used to slap levies on Brazil and Canada. The bill is likely to stall in the House, where Republicans have passed new rules to prevent similar resolutions from reaching the floor for a vote.
Despite this, the Senate's decision represents a significant show of resistance against Trump's trade policies, which have been widely criticized by lawmakers from both parties. The move comes as tensions between the US and China remain high, with Trump having emerged from crucial talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier in the day.
The resolution's passage is seen as a testament to the growing divide within the Republican Party over Trump's trade policies. Several Republican senators voted in favor of the measure, including Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky.
As the standoff between Congress and the White House continues, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has declared a state of emergency to raise $65m to help food banks amid concerns over federal funding for the national food stamps program expiring due to the government shutdown. Similar declarations have been made by governors in Oregon and Virginia.
The move to nullify Trump's global tariffs marks a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation on trade policy, which has long been a contentious issue within the Republican Party. The resolution's passage is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over US trade policy under Trump's presidency.
President Trump had tweeted that Chinese imports would now be subject to a 47% tariff, down 10 percentage points, following his meeting with Xi Jinping earlier in the day. However, the move is likely to face opposition from lawmakers and critics who argue that it undermines free trade agreements.
As the Senate continues to grapple with the implications of Trump's global tariffs, concerns are growing over the impact on the US economy, particularly on industries such as agriculture and manufacturing. The resolution's passage marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over US trade policy, one that will likely shape the course of trade negotiations for years to come.
In other news, Vice President Mike Pence has warned of the impacts of the shutdown on the aviation industry, blaming Democrats for the closures. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy echoed this sentiment, warning of "mass issues" with air travel if the shutdown drags into the Thanksgiving holiday season.
The Trump administration has also announced plans to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the United States next year to just 7,500, mostly white South Africans. The move is seen as a significant departure from previous US policies on refugee admissions.
Meanwhile, California Senator Kamala Harris has become a key advocate for Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at redrawing congressional district boundaries in California. The measure appears set to pass in the state's upcoming election.
In a related development, the Senate has also passed a resolution to terminate the "Liberation Day" tariffs that Trump imposed on more than 100 nations. The move is seen as another sign of bipartisan resistance against Trump's trade policies.
As the standoff between Congress and the White House continues, concerns are growing over the impact of the shutdown on vulnerable populations, including low-income families and seniors who rely on federal programs to access food and healthcare.
The Senate's decision to pass a bill to nullify Trump's global tariffs marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over US trade policy under Trump's presidency. The move is seen as a testament to the growing divide within the Republican Party over trade policies, one that will likely shape the course of trade negotiations for years to come.
just think about it, Senate passed this bill like 51-47 and some repubs even voted yes 
rand paul and lisa murkowski, what's going on with their party tho? 
anyway, this shows some bipartisanship which is nice to see. but still, trump's trade policies are super divisive 
and it's gonna be interesting to see how the house reps handle it. can't help but wonder if they're all just waiting for someone to make a move so they can jump on it 
what about the poor ppl who r struggling cuz of gov shutdown? 
and btw, chinese imports now subject to 47% tariff 
does anyone actually think this is a good idea? 
It's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out in the House and what impact it has on our economy, especially for agriculture and manufacturing 
The question is, will this newfound bipartisanship last or just a short-lived reprieve until Trump's next trade tantrum 
. Gotta wonder if it'll actually make a difference tho 
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it's a major show of resistance against his trade policy. i think it's time for him to reconsider his approach on trade because it's really hurting the economy, especially for agriculture and manufacturing industries 
. also, as a food bank volunteer in my community, I can attest that this shutdown is already affecting people's lives directly. governor kathy hochul's declaration of emergency is a huge step in the right direction 
. let's hope congress and the white house work together to resolve this ASAP 
#NullifyTrumpTariffs #TradePolicyMatters #FoodInsecurity
what's next? are they gonna cancel the whole thing and just pretend like everything is fine? sounds like a bunch of people trying to get attention and show off how "responsible" they are on social media 
Senate just passed a bill to nullify Trump's global tariffs! Like, what? 
Republicans are all over the place on this one... some voted for it, others against. 
And don't even get me started on the shutdown drama... food banks and healthcare for seniors are getting hit hard 
. But, yay! It looks like there's still hope for bipartisan agreement on trade policy