Senate Backs Bill to Repeal Trump Tariffs on Brazil in Rare Bipartisan Show of Opposition.
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, the US Senate has passed a bill that would terminate President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Brazilian imports, including coffee and beef. The legislation, led by Senator Tim Kaine, was approved in a 52-48 vote, with five Republicans joining all Democrats in favor of repealing the national emergency declared by Trump to justify the levies.
The move comes amid a federal government shutdown, with both sides at odds over spending legislation. However, it reveals an underlying discontent among some congressional Republicans with Trump's tariffs, which they argue are a "tax on American consumers and businesses."
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Senator Susan Collins of Maine, and Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky – the latter of whom is a former Republican leader – co-sponsored the bill, making it one of the rare instances of Republicans breaking with Trump on trade policy.
Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, citing a "witch-hunt" prosecution of his ally Jair Bolsonaro. However, opponents argue that this is an abuse of executive power and a clear overreach by the president.
The bill now faces significant hurdles in the House of Representatives, where Republican leaders have moved to pre-emptively block any attempts to repeal the tariffs. Even if it were to pass the Senate, Trump would likely veto it, citing his national emergency declaration as justification.
Despite this setback, some senators see potential for future action on trade policy. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri noted that Vice-President Mike Pence visited Republican lawmakers last week, emphasizing the administration's success in pursuing trade deals and reducing tariffs with other countries, including China and Brazil.
The renewed push in the Senate comes after a failed attempt to roll back Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on Canada. The bill now heads to the Supreme Court, which will consider a case challenging Trump's authority to impose broad global tariffs under an emergency economic powers act.
While it remains unclear whether the bill will ultimately pass, this move marks a rare instance of Republican dissent from Trump's trade policies and highlights growing tensions within the party over issues related to protectionism and international trade.
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, the US Senate has passed a bill that would terminate President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Brazilian imports, including coffee and beef. The legislation, led by Senator Tim Kaine, was approved in a 52-48 vote, with five Republicans joining all Democrats in favor of repealing the national emergency declared by Trump to justify the levies.
The move comes amid a federal government shutdown, with both sides at odds over spending legislation. However, it reveals an underlying discontent among some congressional Republicans with Trump's tariffs, which they argue are a "tax on American consumers and businesses."
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Senator Susan Collins of Maine, and Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky – the latter of whom is a former Republican leader – co-sponsored the bill, making it one of the rare instances of Republicans breaking with Trump on trade policy.
Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, citing a "witch-hunt" prosecution of his ally Jair Bolsonaro. However, opponents argue that this is an abuse of executive power and a clear overreach by the president.
The bill now faces significant hurdles in the House of Representatives, where Republican leaders have moved to pre-emptively block any attempts to repeal the tariffs. Even if it were to pass the Senate, Trump would likely veto it, citing his national emergency declaration as justification.
Despite this setback, some senators see potential for future action on trade policy. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri noted that Vice-President Mike Pence visited Republican lawmakers last week, emphasizing the administration's success in pursuing trade deals and reducing tariffs with other countries, including China and Brazil.
The renewed push in the Senate comes after a failed attempt to roll back Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on Canada. The bill now heads to the Supreme Court, which will consider a case challenging Trump's authority to impose broad global tariffs under an emergency economic powers act.
While it remains unclear whether the bill will ultimately pass, this move marks a rare instance of Republican dissent from Trump's trade policies and highlights growing tensions within the party over issues related to protectionism and international trade.
The US Senate showing some bipartisan love for Brazil 
is definitely a positive sign! I'm not surprised, though - many republicans have always been pro-trade and business-friendly. I mean, 50% tariffs on beef and coffee? That's just crazy talk! 
It shows that there are still people in Congress who think with their heads, not just following the party line.
. It feels like he's using it to justify his own personal vendetta against Jair Bolsonaro instead of making actual economic sense. Who knows what'll happen next? Maybe the Senate will come back with a better bill, or maybe they'll just cave to Trump's tantrums 
. Either way, it's good to see some resistance from the other side! 
I was walking out of the office building and saw a guy playing this insane saxophone solo... like, really bringing it 
Then I started thinking about how much I love Brazilian coffee 
️ have you tried that new coffee shop downtown? Their iced coffee is outta this world! 
. It's clear that some of them are getting a bit tired of being seen as "Trump loyalists" 
. With the House still looking pretty divided on this one though...I don't hold my breath 
it seems like they're starting to realize that these tariffs aren't really helping American consumers or businesses at all... in fact, they're probably just hurting US exporters and making life harder for farmers and ranchers who rely on exports like beef and coffee 
but seriously, if the bill doesn't pass in the house, it'll be a major setback for those who want change... can't wait to see how this whole thing plays out 
I can feel how frustrated you might be about all these tariffs and trade disputes 
And to see some Republicans actually standing up against Trump's policies is a great sign 
... it means there's still hope for change. But at the same time, I can imagine how scary it must be to have your livelihoods affected by these tariffs 
... coffee and beef are staples in many lives! 
... we're all rooting for you 
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. I'm not holding my breath that the bill will actually pass in the House, but a girl can dream 
. I mean, 50% tariffs on coffee and beef? Come on! It's not like Brazil is stealing all our jobs or anything (oh wait, it kinda does). Anyway, it's nice to see some bipartisan action for a change, even if it was just because Trump made a total fool of himself with his national emergency declaration 
. I'm glad those Republicans finally spoke up against him, even if it was just five of them. It's about time they took a stand against his protectionist policies, which are more hurting American consumers than helping them 
. I think it's because some Republicans are getting tired of the "tax on American consumers and businesses" argument and want to distance themselves from Trump's trade policies 
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. Of course, there are still plenty of hurdles ahead, including the House and Trump's potential veto, but I think this move could be a turning point for trade policy discussions in Washington 
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. It sets a bad precedent and raises questions about checks and balances between the branches of government 
. Nevertheless, I'm keeping an eye on this situation and hope it leads to more constructive dialogue in Washington 
! I mean, come on, 50% tariffs on Brazil? That's just crazy talk. And for what? A witch-hunt prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro? Give me a break. It's clear Trump is using this as an excuse to impose his own brand of protectionism on the country.
. Like, can't we just focus on fair trade and not punish American consumers with higher prices? 
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. It's not like this is a partisan issue or anything - everyone wants cheaper coffee and beef, right? 
I'm not surprised to see some Republicans speaking out against Trump's tariffs on Brazil - it's about time they woke up and realized those tariffs are, like, super unpopular 
. The real question is, what's next? Will they take on the tariffs with China too? 
The fact that some Republicans are actually backing this bill is a good sign, though - maybe they're finally waking up to the harm caused by these tariffs. 
? The fact that 5 republicans joined all dems in supporting the bill is a big deal 
, but for now, it's nice to see some bipartisan cooperation