Update on Tariffs

Last week, the Senate approved three resolutions to end national emergencies declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, which President Trump used to justify broad tariffs on imports. These resolutions did not require the usual 60-vote threshold.

1. The first resolution (S.J. Res. 81) ended the emergency used to impose tariffs on Brazilian products, passing 52-48 with several Republicans joining Democrats.
2. The second resolution (S.J. Res. 77) terminated the emergency behind tariffs on Canadian imports, passing 50-46.
3. The third measure, ending the emergency for tariffs on all U.S. trading partners, passed 51-47.

These resolutions are unlikely to advance in the House, but the votes show bipartisan opposition to some of the President’s actions.