Senate Democrats to force vote to block Canada tariffs as Trump puts pressure on GOP
CBSN
Washington — The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products that are set to take effect, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans willing to buck President Trump.
The resolution, led by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, would terminate the national emergency that the president is using to impose the tariffs, effectively blocking the sweeping levies on foreign imports. Kaine is forcing the vote under the National Emergencies Act. But the GOP-controlled House is unlikely to take up the resolution, making the vote largely a symbolic one.
Whether the measure would find enough support in the upper chamber remains to be seen. With 47 Democrats and independents in the chamber, the resolution would require the support of at least four Republicans for approval.
