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Congress Freaks Out Over Trump's Tariffs, But Won't Stop Him

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Republicans control Congress and Congress can stop Trump's tariffs. Instead of exercising their power, Republicans are panicking.

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  1. Some Republicans ask for tariff exemptions and express concern over Trump trade war

    Headline from NBC News ·

  2. GOP braces for potential defeat on Trump tariff bill

    Headline from The Hill ·

  3. Newest

    Congress Freaks Out Over Trump's Tariffs, But Won't Stop Him

    Headline from Time ·

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  1. NBC News

    Some Republicans ask for tariff exemptions and express concern over Trump trade war (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A number of congressional Republicans are publicly voicing concern over the potential for a prolonged trade war and its effect on American farmers as President Donald Trump prepares to announce a new wave of tariffs.

  2. The New Republic

    Republicans Are Just Now Admitting That Trump’s Tariffs Will Suck (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Republicans have brazenly changed their tune on Donald Trump’s tariffs.

  3. The Hill

    GOP braces for potential defeat on Trump tariff bill (opens The Hill)

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    Senate Republicans are bracing for the passage of a bipartisan bill to undo President Trump’s 25-percent tariff against Canada, which would deal Trump an embarrassing setback on “Liberation Day,” an occasion the president has proclaimed to announce a new round of tariffs. Four Republicans — Sens.

  4. Slate Magazine

    Congress Could Stop Trump’s Tariffs if It Wanted To (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Most Republicans in Congress are free-traders at their core. So why are they letting the president run wild?

  5. Time

    Congress Freaks Out Over Trump's Tariffs, But Won't Stop Him (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Republicans control Congress and Congress can stop Trump's tariffs. Instead of exercising their power, Republicans are panicking.

  6. Insider

    'I hope he's right:' Trump's tariffs are rattling GOP senators (opens Insider)

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    Despite their concerns, GOP senators largely demurred on whether they'd support a new bill to reign in Trump's tariff powers.

  7. NBC News

    Republicans weigh using the power of Congress to rein in Trump on tariffs (opens NBC News)

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    The fallout from President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs has spurred Congress into action, with a growing number of Republicans joining Democrats to express interest in using their power to restrain him.

  8. Latin Times

    More Republicans Challenge Trump On Tariffs As Senator Introduces Bill Requiring Congress To Approve Them (opens Latin Times)

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    Republican Senator Chuck Grassley co-sponsored a legislation to have Congress ratify tariffs for them to continue being in effect

  9. NBC News

    Congress tries to restrain Trump on tariffs: From the Politics Desk (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team explores how Republicans are joining with Democrats in efforts to check President Donald Trump’s tariffs.