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Bipartisan Senate Pushback Against Trump's Tariffs Grows

4/2/2025

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U.S. Senate Democrats, spearheaded by Tim Kaine, are taking a stand against President Trump's tariffs on Canada, voicing serious economic worries. Even some Republicans are feeling the heat, concerned about the tariffs' effects on the economy and their party's prospects. With a Senate vote approaching, bipartisan resistance is growing, fueled by fears of soaring consumer prices and looming recession.

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U.S. Senate Democrats, spearheaded by Tim Kaine, are taking a stand against President Trump's tariffs on Canada, voicing serious economic worries. Even some Republicans are feeling the heat, concerned about the tariffs' effects on the economy and their party's prospects. With a Senate vote approaching, bipartisan resistance is growing, fueled by fears of soaring consumer prices and looming recession.