GOP senators express alarm over scale of Trump tariffs
- Many congressional Republicans are cautious about Trump's tariff agenda, expressing concerns about its impact on inflation and the stock market.
- Senate Republicans have shown mixed feelings on tariffs, with only four supporting a recent measure to revoke Trump's emergency declaration.
- Senator Ted Cruz expressed concerns about high tariffs, stating they are 'a tax on consumers' and could lead to increased prices for American goods.
- As the economy fluctuates, some Republicans worry about the political consequences of high tariffs going into the 2026 midterm elections.
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