Senate Rejects Resolution to Halts Trump's Worldwide Tariffs
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In a tight vote, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic resolution intended to impede global tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump earlier this month. This victory came as lawmakers from both parties have generally harbored doubts about Trump's trade strategy.
Moving on, the U.S. and Ukraine have inked a deal that's expected to grant Washington access to the country's crucial minerals and other natural resources. Kyiv is hopeful that this agreement will strengthen the country's defense against Russia.
Here are today's updates:
The Justice Department's woes have been evident in the courtroom as the administration's agenda has been plagued by a series of setbacks.
To explain the hurdles faced by the Justice Department in its endeavor to fortify President Trump's positions in court, one need only look at a string of losses last week that dealt a significant blow to the administration's efforts.
In judicial decisions issued across various courthouses, judges disallowed a White House plan to incorporate a citizenship proof requirement into the federal voter registration form, found the Republican administration at fault for breaching a settlement agreement by deporting an individual to El Salvador, and halted directives that posed the risk of withdrawing federal funding for public schools boasting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
On top of the aforementioned losses, lawyers from the Justice Department have encountered skepticism from judges regarding the legality of Trump's executive orders aimed at targeting major law firms. Furthermore, a department lawyer unintentionally submitted an internal memo in court that raised questions about the administration's legal strategy to counteract Manhattan's congestion toll - a slip-up the Transportation Department labeled as "legal malpractice."
Take a look at this in-depth analysis on the struggles of the Justice Department in court.
Shoppers can anticipate higher prices and extended delivery times as the Trump administration sets to abolish a duty-free exemption on cheap imports from China commencing this weekend.
The expiration of the so-called de minimis rule will lead to around 4 million low-value items coming into the country every day primarily from China being subject to import taxes. This decision also compels businesses that have thrived on sourcing production in China to reconsider their strategies in order to keep their costs manageable.
However, some companies may benefit from the termination of the duty exemption. For instance, organizations that manufacture goods in the U.S. may welcome relief from the competition posed by cheap Chinese imports, potentially experiencing improved sales projections.
President Donald Trump's new tariffs reaching 145% on China have been met with retaliatory tariffs of 125% from Beijing. This trade war between the world's two largest economies has prompted hesitancy among sellers.
For additional insight on the end to the de minimis rule, check out this article.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has accused Trump of abandoning American ideals in a substantial speech following the presidential election.
In her most revealing public remarks since her concession in January following her defeat to Trump, Harris said on Wednesday that she is inspired by Americans defying Trump's agenda, despite facing threats to their freedom or livelihood.
Before Wednesday, Harris had scarcely mentioned Trump by name since her concession in November.
During a 15-minute speech, she addressed the tension and confusion that have engulfed a large portion of her supporters since Trump assumed office but discouraged despondency.
In a campaign-style rally on Tuesday marking his 100th day in office, Trump criticized Harris, sarcastically dubbing her an "excellent border czar" and an "excellent candidate," and repeating catchphrases he frequently used during the campaign.
Uncover more details about Harris' speech.
Senate Democrats' resolution to curb Trump's global tariffs has been turned down by a narrow margin of votes. This outcome marks a minor triumph for the president as lawmakers in both parties have largely expressed reservations about his trade policies.
The 49-49 vote took place weeks after the Senate passed a resolution that would have barred Trump from imposing tariffs on Canada. That measure passed 51-48 thanks to the votes of four Republicans, namely Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul of Kentucky. Yet, McConnell - who has been skeptical of the tariffs but remained tight-lipped on his stance - and Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse were absent Wednesday, preventing Democrats from obtaining the votes necessary for passing the resolution.
Have a look at this article for further information about the vote and the resolution.
- The setbacks in court for the Justice Department continue, as a recent string of judicial decisions have caused difficulties in upholding President Trump's positions.
- A White House plan to incorporate a citizenship proof requirement into the federal voter registration form was disallowed by judges, dealing a significant blow to the administration's efforts.
- The Republican administration was found at fault for breaching a settlement agreement by deporting an individual to El Salvador, leading to further setbacks for the Justice Department.
- Directives that posed the risk of withdrawing federal funding for public schools boasting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs were halted by judges, adding to the list of challenges faced by the administration.
- Lawyers from the Justice Department have encountered skepticism from judges regarding the legality of Trump's executive orders aimed at targeting major law firms.
- A department lawyer unintentionally submitted an internal memo in court that questioned the administration's legal strategy to counteract Manhattan's congestion toll, which was labeled by the Transportation Department as "legal malpractice."
- As a result of the Trump administration setting to abolish a duty-free exemption on cheap imports from China, shoppers can expect higher prices and extended delivery times for around 4 million low-value items coming into the country every day.
- The expiration of the de minimis rule has compelled businesses that thrive on sourcing production in China to reconsider their strategies in order to keep their costs manageable.
- The trade war between the U.S. and China, triggered by Trump's new tariffs reaching 145% on China and Beijing's retaliatory tariffs of 125%, has prompted hesitancy among sellers.
- Senate Democrats' resolution to curb Trump's global tariffs was turned down by a narrow margin of votes, amounting to a minor triumph for the president despite lawmakers in both parties generally harboring doubts about his trade policies.
