Resolution to Overturn Tariffs Falls Short

A Senate vote to overturn President Trump’s broad Liberation Day tariffs failed Wednesday in a 49-49 tie, falling short of the majority needed to pass the resolution. The measure, led by Senator Rand Paul, sought to end the emergency powers used by Trump to impose a 10 percent tariff on most imports, along with steeper levies on China. The resolution faced opposition from several senators, but key figures such as Senators Mitch McConnell and Sheldon Whitehouse were absent, leaving the vote tied. Only three Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, underscoring the division within the Senate on the issue. The failure to pass the resolution highlights ongoing debate over trade policies and their economic impact.