Senate votes to block Trump’s Canada tariffs
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 29, held a vote on a resolution to nullify President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports by terminating the national emergencies underpinning them. Led by Sen. Tim Kaine and joined by some Republicans including Sen. Rand Paul, the effort spotlights GOP divisions even as House GOP rules can block a vote there and the White House could veto. The action comes amid active U.S.–Asia trade talks and a tense U.S.–Canada dispute with potential consumer price impacts for Twin Cities residents.
📌 Key Facts
- Democrats, with Sen. Rand Paul, forced the vote under a law allowing Congress to block emergency powers.
- House GOP rules can prevent such resolutions from reaching a vote; the president could veto even if they did.
- Sen. Mitch McConnell criticized tariffs’ impact on Kentucky agriculture; Sen. Mike Crapo urged Congress not to interfere during negotiations.
- U.S.–Canada trade totaled $909.1B in 2024 (~$2.7B/day), underscoring potential economic impacts.