Proposed procedural change would shield Republican representatives from having to vote on chaotic trade policy

Summary

House Republicans advanced a procedural rule to block a vote on overturning Donald Trump’s newly imposed chaotic tariffs, embedding the measure in unrelated budget legislation.

The rule delays a Democratic resolution opposing Trump’s April 2 national emergency declaration, which enabled sweeping tariffs—paused for most countries but raised to 125% for China.

Democrats condemned the move as an attempt to dodge oversight, while Speaker Mike Johnson tried to defend it as supporting “America First” trade policy.

  • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    271·
    12 days ago

    Again, everything that Trump and the GOP are doing is everything you would only do if you thought you’d never face repercussions, accountability, or fair elections ever again.