Senate Approves 3 Resolutions to Limit President’s Tariff Authority

The National Association of Home Builders
October 30, 2025
Category: Business & Politics
Region: United States

The Senate has voted to approve three resolutions that would rescind President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on foreign imports based on national security considerations. By a 52-48 vote, the Senate approved S.J. Res. 81, that would rescind the 50% tariff on imported Brazilian goods that Trump imposed this summer. …By a similar 50-46 vote, the Senate approved S.J. Res. 77, that would rescind the 35% rate on imported goods from Canada. (This resolution does not deal with the 45% tariff rate currently on Canadian lumber imports.) …The three Senate votes are largely symbolic as House Speaker Mike Johnson has made it clear that the House will not vote on any measure to roll back tariffs based on Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency. …Trump’s justification faces numerous legal challenges. …The case has moved to the Supreme Court, which is due to hear oral arguments on Nov. 5.

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