House Republicans blocked Democrats from forcing a painful vote on
A vote on the tariffs would have been politically difficult for many Republicans as Trump’s tariffs drive volatility in the stock market. Voting against Trump’s measures would have put GOP lawmakers at odds with the president, while voting for the tariffs would have forced them to shoulder blame for the economic fallout.
President Donald Trump during The White House Digital Assets Summit on Friday
Photographer: Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg
The maneuver to prevent such a vote came just hours after Trump said he’s increasing steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada to ...
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