Even Republicans Want Nothing to Do With Trump’s Canada Tariffs
President Trump's new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, excluding energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals, are facing backlash from Republican senators. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism, saying he hasn't heard the rationale. Senator Mike Rounds questioned the legal basis, noting the Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs. Trump justified the move as a response to Canadian trade 'discrimination' on cars, alcohol, and dairy, citing Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act. Senators Rounds and Bill Cassidy warned the tariffs would raise prices for American consumers amid rising inflation. Senator Susan Collins, in a tough reelection campaign in Maine, highlighted the intertwined economies of Maine and Canada. The article notes that while businesses successfully sued to overturn previous tariffs, Republicans in Congress previously refused to vote against them, raising questions about the upcoming midterm elections.
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