Overview
- Republican Sens. Rand Paul, Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell joined Democrats to pass the resolution.
- The measure would terminate the national emergency underpinning 50% duties on most Brazilian imports imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- House Republicans adopted a procedural rule that prevents tariff challenges from reaching the floor until next year, and a presidential veto is expected if a measure were to advance.
- Vice President JD Vance privately urged GOP senators to oppose the resolution, arguing tariffs provide leverage and encourage investment in U.S. industry.
- Lower courts have ruled the administration’s IEEPA-based tariffs unlawful, more than 200 lawmakers filed an amicus brief against them, and the Supreme Court will hear arguments next week.