GOP, Trump and tariffs

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GOP lawmakers, foreign leaders and markets wait to see if Trump’s tariffs are open for negotiation
As President Donald Trump departed the White House on Thursday afternoon — his first time in public since announcing sweeping new tariffs that have jolted global markets and sparked recession fears — he likened the duties he imposed this week to a successful medical procedure.
Cracks Show in GOP Over Tariffs. It Won’t Put Much Pressure on Trump—Yet.
The past 24 hours have brought a mini-rebellion among GOP senators. First, four Republicans voted in favor of a Senate resolution to eliminate recently announced 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. Then on Thursday,
Trump pressures 4 GOP senators ahead of anti-Canadian tariff vote, accusing them of 'TDS'
President Donald Trump pressured Sens. McConnell, Paul, Collins and Murkowski in a Truth Social post ahead of an upcoming vote to scuttle his Canadian tariffs.

Trump, Senate and Republicans

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Senate Republicans breaking norm to advance Donald Trump's tax cuts
Trump and Republican lawmakers want to make the tax cuts implemented during Trump's first term permanent, a massively expensive endeavor that would add an estimated $3.8 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years.
GOP senators push ahead on Trump's tax cuts package and delay big decisions for later
Republican senators are meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House as they push ahead on his tax breaks and spending cuts
Senate Republicans vote to advance a massive budget blueprint for Trump's agenda
The chamber voted 52-48 to begin debate on a multitrillion-dollar plan that would cut taxes, boost spending for immigration enforcement and the military, and raise the debt limit.

Trump, Republicans and new tariffs

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Fear of fallout from Trump tariff plan puts some Republicans in tough spot
Steep new tariffs triggered a stock market sell-off Thursday, upping pressure on Republican lawmakers, some of whom are worried about the political fallout.
What Trump’s team is telling Republicans about tariffs
We’re bringing you an afternoon Inside Congress update because we just got our hands on what the White House is telling rattled Capitol Hill Republicans about President Donald Trump ‘s latest wave of tariffs.
Trump's tariff plan is now in effect
President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries on Wednesday. Higher tariffs will be imposed on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the U.S.
'Dumbest' Recession Ever: Democrats Prepare To Make GOP Pay For Trump’s Tariffs
Few Republicans are eager to defend the president's tariffs, putting the party on the back foot for the first time in Trump’s ...
Trump supports proxy voting for new mothers in Congress: 'Don’t know why it’s controversial'
President Donald Trump said he was "in favor" of allowing new mothers in Congress to vote by proxy. The move puts him at odds with House Speaker Mike Johnson.