Senate Approves Measure to Block Trump's Tariffs on Canada

The Senate passed a resolution to halt President Trump's tariffs on Canada, signaling bipartisan opposition to the trade war. Despite the Senate approval, the measure is expected to face obstacles in the House.

Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia and the primary sponsor of the resolution, is seen in the center addressing a news conference outside the Capitol on Tuesday regarding the proposed tariffs on Canada. Source: New York Times

The Senate approved a measure to block some of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada. A bipartisan vote of 51 to 48 sent a strong signal of congressional opposition to the trade war.

The resolution aims to revoke the emergency powers used by Mr. Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada. Senators expressed concerns about the economic impact on their states and districts.

Senator Tim Kaine, along with Senators Mark Warner and Amy Klobuchar, sponsored the resolution. They argued that the emergency declaration justifying the tariffs was based on a 'made-up emergency'.

Several Republican senators, including Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Mitch McConnell, joined Democrats in supporting the resolution. They criticized the tariffs as detrimental and a potential mistake.

President Trump lobbied against the resolution on social media, urging Republicans to oppose it. The measure now moves to the House, where it faces an uncertain fate under GOP leadership.