Senate Passes Bill to Nullify Trump's Global Tariffs in Historic Vote
The US Senate voted 51-47 to pass a bill nullifying the sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on more than 100 nations. The measure, which had bipartisan support, came after crucial trade talks between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping earlier in the day.
Trump had announced that Chinese imports would now be subject to a 47% tariff, down from 57%. However, the bill passed by the Senate cancels all tariffs imposed by the US on China, as well as on other countries. The vote marked a rare instance of Republican support for trade measures against Trump's tariffs.
The White House has yet to comment on the measure, but it is likely that Trump will veto the bill once it reaches his desk. If vetoed, Congress would need a two-thirds majority to override the president's decision.
This development comes as a relief to many industries affected by Trump's trade policies, including farmers and manufacturers. However, the vote may also be seen as an example of Trump's ability to wield executive power, even when faced with opposition from his own party.
Separately, California Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting proposal, known as Prop 50, appears on track for victory, according to a recent poll. The measure aims to redraw congressional district boundaries in California and could potentially help Democrats win more seats in the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, New York State has declared a state of emergency to raise $65 million to support food banks due to the expiration of federal funding for the national food stamps program, which provides assistance to nearly 42 million people. Other states, including Oregon and Virginia, have also declared emergencies to address the anticipated shortfalls in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The US Senate voted 51-47 to pass a bill nullifying the sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on more than 100 nations. The measure, which had bipartisan support, came after crucial trade talks between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping earlier in the day.
Trump had announced that Chinese imports would now be subject to a 47% tariff, down from 57%. However, the bill passed by the Senate cancels all tariffs imposed by the US on China, as well as on other countries. The vote marked a rare instance of Republican support for trade measures against Trump's tariffs.
The White House has yet to comment on the measure, but it is likely that Trump will veto the bill once it reaches his desk. If vetoed, Congress would need a two-thirds majority to override the president's decision.
This development comes as a relief to many industries affected by Trump's trade policies, including farmers and manufacturers. However, the vote may also be seen as an example of Trump's ability to wield executive power, even when faced with opposition from his own party.
Separately, California Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting proposal, known as Prop 50, appears on track for victory, according to a recent poll. The measure aims to redraw congressional district boundaries in California and could potentially help Democrats win more seats in the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, New York State has declared a state of emergency to raise $65 million to support food banks due to the expiration of federal funding for the national food stamps program, which provides assistance to nearly 42 million people. Other states, including Oregon and Virginia, have also declared emergencies to address the anticipated shortfalls in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
still think it's a bit suspicious how bipartisan this whole thing was, feels like there's more to it than just trade policies... and omg, prop 50 is going to be so crucial for dems in the house, fingers crossed they can hold on to california! 
just another example of how out of touch politicians are with the everyday people 
i mean, can't they just cut the red tape already? 
this whole thing is a mess. trump's tariffs were meant to help american farmers and manufacturers but now it seems like congress is just going to override his veto and we're back to square one 
what about the chinese side of the story tho? are they gonna be okay with this new deal or are they just gonna start imposing their own tariffs on us 
. And poor farmers and manufacturers, they're just like "can we just get back to growing crops without being bullied by Trump?" 
. I'm thrilled for all those farmers and manufacturers who were getting crushed under his protectionist policies 
. It just goes to show that even the Senate can hold a president accountable for their actions 
. But, I gotta wonder what'll happen when Trump vetoes it? The whole thing feels so partisan 
. And on a related note, love how some states are stepping up to support their food banks 
. That's what we call leadership 
think this is good news for farmers and manufacturers who've been struggling with trump's tariffs...but like, don't expect trump to just go along with it 
he'll probably try to veto it. anyway, glad some republicans are finally showing some backbone on trade issues. and wow, california prop 50 could be a game changer for dems in the house...have you seen the latest polls? 
. From an economic perspective, this bill could lead to increased imports from China and other countries, potentially benefiting industries such as manufacturing and agriculture 
. However, it also highlights the challenges of navigating complex international trade relationships and the limitations of executive power in the face of bipartisan opposition 
. On a related note, the prospect of Democrats gaining more seats in Congress could have implications for future trade policies and legislation 
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. But seriously, food banks everywhere are struggling bc of federal funding expiring 
. Hopefully some states can step up & help out ASAP 
! This bill is literally changing the game, and I'm so stoked that both parties were able to come together on this one #TradeWarOver #GlobalTariffs # bipartisanLove 
. It's clear that Trump's tariffs were causing some major headaches for farmers and manufacturers, and now it's a big relief for them 
. But let's be real, if Trump vetoes this bill, it'll be a whole other story 
#Prop50 #CaliforniaRedistricting #DemocratsRock 
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