House Republicans Move to Block Vote on Ending Trump Tariffs
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has introduced a resolution in the Senate to repeal the tariffs, which is expected to hold a vote in the coming weeks.
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House Republicans plan to move Wednesday to prevent Democrats from forcing them to take a public vote on President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, a person familiar said.
While the Democrats’ repeal resolution could be vetoed by the president anyway, a House vote would require every lawmaker to take a public stand on import taxes that are likely to drive up consumer prices.