WASHINGTON – The United States Senate has delivered a symbolic rejection of the “Trump tariffs” that the administration has imposed on various countries around the world.
In a move aimed at curbing presidential power, the Senate passed a resolution to terminate the emergency powers President Trump used to enact the tariffs.
The vote highlighted a rare split within the president’s own party. All Democrats were joined by four Republican senators, who broke ranks to vote against the measure. The final vote was 51 to 47.
While the resolution is non-binding and does not automatically repeal the tariffs, it serves as a significant political rebuke of the administration’s trade policies. This is not the first time the Senate has pushed back; it previously voted against the specific tariffs imposed on Brazil (50%) and Canada (35%).
Despite the Senate’s stance, the resolution is not expected to be brought for a vote in the House of Representatives, limiting its practical impact.
