Summary
The Senate voted to stop President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, which he put in place using emergency powers. The measure passed with a 52 to 48 vote, showing some Republican disagreement with the President's trade policies. However, it is unlikely to move forward in the House, and President Trump is expected to veto it even if it does.
Key Facts
- The Senate voted 52 to 48 to end the 50% tariffs on Brazil set by President Trump.
- Five Republican senators joined Democrats to pass the measure.
- The vote shows some Republicans are uneasy with the economic impact of the tariffs on the U.S.
- Speaker Mike Johnson is not expected to bring the measure to a House vote.
- President Trump has the power to veto the measure if it reaches him.
- This vote was part of a series of planned votes to challenge the President's tariff policies.
- The Supreme Court will soon hear a case regarding the President's authority to use emergency powers for tariffs.
- Vice President JD Vance argued that the tariffs give President Trump important negotiating power internationally.
