Republican Senators Push Back Against Trump's New 50% Tariffs on Canada
President Trump's new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods are facing significant skepticism from Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who said he has not heard the rationale for the move. Senators Mike Rounds and Bill Cassidy expressed concerns that the tariffs will raise prices for American consumers amid rising inflation. Senator Susan Collins, facing a tough reelection in Maine, noted the intertwined economies of Maine and Canada. Trump is using Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act as legal justification, but Senator Rounds questioned the legal basis after the Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs. The tariffs exclude energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals. The article notes that while businesses successfully sued to overturn previous tariffs, Republicans in Congress have historically refused to vote to overturn them, raising questions about the upcoming midterm elections.
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