House Blows Open the Gates on Tariffs War

Punchbowl News: “The House is now going to have open season on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.”

“Trump suffered a serious political blow Tuesday night when the House voted down a rule blocking members from offering resolutions to end the numerous tariffs the president has levied since returning to office.”

Playbook: “Last night’s 217-214 defeat should open the door to a rolling series of Dem-led votes targeting Trump’s tariffs, starting this afternoon with a resolution put forward by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) to overturn the levies on Canada. Given the current mood in the House — every single Dem showed up to vote last night, while plenty of Republicans are uncomfortable with tariffs — Johnson looks all but certain to lose.”

“The Senate has already voted against Trump’s tariffs, with four rebel Republicans siding with Dems last October. Both chambers now appear to have an anti-tariff majority — meaning we are reaching the point where Congress is now actively rebuking the president over his signature economic policy.”