US EditionDivided US Senate rejects latest bid to overturn Trump tariffs
- The US Senate narrowly rejected a Democratic resolution on May 1, 2025, to block President Donald Trump's global tariffs in Washington, DC.
- The resolution aimed to curb Trump's tariff authority under an emergency order, which he used to impose broad import taxes beginning April 2 amid market disruption and opposition.
- Senate Democrats criticized the tariffs for raising recession risks and disrupting markets, while some Republicans supported the president’s policies to see if they succeed.
- The 49-49 vote failed in part due to absent senators, with Democratic leaders warning that Trump’s tariffs increase the likelihood of an economic downturn and are causing turmoil in the financial markets.
- The outcome leaves tariffs in place, heightening economic uncertainty amid a 0.3% GDP contraction in Q1 2025, and delays congressional efforts to reassert tariff authority before September 30.
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Senate Democrats' attempt to overturn President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariff policy failed Wednesday. The vote ended 49-49 with two Republican senators missing. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, blocking Democratic opposition to the measures.
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