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Republicans in Congress Show Signs of Angst Over Trump’s Trade War

In a week on trade, the Senate voted three times to roll back President Trump’s tariffs, with several Republicans joining Democrats despite the measures’ largely symbolic fate. Vice President JD Vance, sent to rally support, faced heated pushback over a plan to quadruple lower tariff Argentine beef imports, angering ranch state senators. The chamber passed resolutions to end a 50 percent tariff on Brazil, end some tariffs on Canada, and rescind a global rate. Sponsor Tim Kaine cited worry as GOP defectors included Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul. The Supreme Court will review the tariffs’ legal basis next week.

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