Overview
- All Democrats and five Republicans — Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis — backed the resolution targeting the 50% duties on Brazilian imports.
- The measure terminates the national emergency declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that the White House used to impose the tariffs tied to Brazil’s prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.
- House Republican rules prevent a forced vote on tariff rollbacks, and the White House is expected to veto any measure that reaches the president’s desk.
- Vice President JD Vance urged GOP senators to oppose the effort, highlighting a split inside the party as Sen. Tim Kaine plans additional votes this week on Canada tariffs and a 10% global baseline.
- Lower courts have found the IEEPA tariff program unlawful, and the Supreme Court is preparing to review the president’s authority as budget analysts warn the tariffs raise prices and slow growth.