Four Republican Senators Defy Trump, Block Tariffs on Canada and Brazil
In a significant move, four Republican senators joined Democrats to block President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Brazil. This marks the first time these senators have voted against the administration's trade policies.
The senators who rebelled against Trump's tariffs were Sens. Mitch McConnell (Kentucky), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), and Rand Paul (Kentucky). They joined Democrats in a 52-48 vote to pass a resolution ending the tariffs on Brazilian goods, and later voted 50-46 to block tariffs on Canadian exports.
The move comes after President Trump threatened to raise duties on Canadian exports by 10 percent but has yet to follow through. The administration's trade policies have faced criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some senators arguing that they harm American businesses and consumers.
The votes by these four Republican senators signal a rare bipartisan effort to challenge the Trump administration's trade policies. The outcome of these votes remains uncertain, as President Trump has the power to veto any legislation. However, the votes demonstrate a growing willingness among some Republicans to break with the administration on trade issues.
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