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Trump's Tariff Threats Spark GOP Division Over Power

1/21/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Greenland, challenging House Republicans' support for his emergency powers.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure as the deadline to extend tariff language approaches.
  • Rep. Don Bacon and other Republicans express reluctance to back tariffs, citing abuse of power.
  • Trump plans a 10% import tax on European allies resisting Greenland acquisition, rising to 25%.
  • The Senate voted to limit Trump's tariff authority, while Johnson struggles to keep GOP unity.