Summary
The U.S. Senate voted to end a national emergency declared by President Donald Trump to impose global tariffs. Several Republican senators joined Democrats to support the measure, including those from Kentucky, Alaska, and Maine. The Senate also voted to repeal tariffs on Brazil and Canada earlier in the week.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate voted 51-47 to end President Trump's national emergency on global tariffs.
- Republican Senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell from Kentucky supported the measure.
- Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski from Alaska and Susan Collins from Maine also supported the measure.
- Earlier in the week, the Senate voted 52-48 to repeal tariffs on Brazil.
- The Senate voted 50-46 to repeal tariffs on Canada.
- This decision involves reversing policies related to trade and tariffs set by President Trump.
