Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Kaine Pushes Senate Vote to Revoke Trump's Tariff Powers

9/16/2025

26 6

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine aims to force a Senate vote to revoke President Trump's tariff authority on Canada and Brazil.
  • Kaine and Sen. Rand Paul will introduce resolutions in response to growing public dissatisfaction with the economy.
  • A previous resolution to terminate Trump's tariff powers passed the Senate but stalled in the House.
  • Maine relies on Canada for 95% of its heating oil.
  • Trump's tariffs on Brazil have increased coffee prices by over 20%, despite a $6.8 billion trade surplus with Brazil in 2024.