The Trump Administration is facing a major pushback from Senate
Republicans over a planned round of tariffs against Mexico, with leaders
warning he could face a veto-proof majority to block the tariffs.
Trump announced the planned tariffs last week, saying Mexico must
totally close its border with Guatemala. Analysts suggested that the
tariffs would do a lot of harm to US companies that do business within Mexico.
President Trump dismissed the threat, saying he will follow through on
tariffs against Mexico and it would be “foolish” for the Republicans to
try to stop him. A Mexican delegation is in Washington try to resolve
the dispute.
But President Trump is in London, and has suggested he hasn’t even
started talking to Mexico about his demands. Despite this, he insists
the tariffs will be put into place next week if Mexico doesn’t give him
everything he wants.
Republicans Threaten Revolt, May Block Trump’s Mexico Tariffs
Trump says Republicans foolish to try to stop him
Jason Ditz is Senior Editor for Antiwar.com. He has 20 years of experience in foreign policy research and his work has appeared in The American Conservative, Responsible Statecraft, Forbes, Toronto Star, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Providence Journal, Washington Times, and the Detroit Free Press.
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