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U.S. News & World Report |
Collins said in a speech to the Senate on Wednesday that Trump's proposed Canadian tariffs would hurt several industries in her home state of Maine, including its paper makers, which obtain pulp via ...
Reuters |
Canada and Mexico are the two largest sources of imported crude oil to the United States, while Europe is a significant source of imported fuel to the U.S. East Coast, which has a dearth of oil refine...
The New York Times |
Economists’ estimates have been far more grim, with most predicting that the president’s sweeping tariffs and likely retaliation will slow U.S. economic growth, push up costs for consumers and make l...

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US Senate Republican pushes to require congressional approval for new tariffs
Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a bill on Thursday that would require congressional approval for new tariffs, the day after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new taxes on a vast array of imported goods.
Trump urges Republican senators to keep Canadian tariffs in place
President Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place -- hours before Democrats could potentially force a vote to block the tariffs on the ally country.
US Senate Vote Protesting Trump's Tariff Moves Draws Some Republican Support
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday is expected to vote on a measure protesting President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canadian imports, in a move expected to draw some Republican support in that chamber but fall flat in the House of Representatives.
Oil imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs
Imports of oil, gas and refined products were exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.
Trump Unveiled Sweeping Tariffs on Nearly All Imports
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Big Take: Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs and What’s Next
Trump announced the steepest American tariffs in more than a century, with a 10% tariff on all exporters to the US and even higher duties on some 60 nations. China now faces a tariff well above 50% on many goods.
What to Know About Trump’s New Tariffs
The president announced sweeping tariffs on Wednesday in an effort to reset global trading relationships. Here’s what you need to know.
President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
The US President Donald Trump has announced universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US. There will also be a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles. Also: BBC team reaches quake-hit city of Mandalay in Myanmar.
With Trump’s Tariffs, the Chasm Between Allies and the U.S. Widens
President Trump announced sweeping levies on countries across the world. The tariffs create a dilemma for longstanding friends — and an opportunity for foes.
Senate Republicans vote to advance a massive budget blueprint for Trump's agenda
The chamber voted 52-48 to begin debate on a multitrillion-dollar plan that would cut taxes, boost spending for immigration enforcement and the military, and raise the debt limit.
US Senate Republican pushes for congressional approval of president's tariffs
Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a bill on Thursday that would require congressional approval for new tariffs, the day after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new taxes on a vast array of imported goods.
US Senate Republicans to vote on Trump's sweeping tax cut plan
U.S. Senate Republicans planned a first step on Thursday toward advancing President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut agenda with a procedural vote that will test party unity in the face of concerns that it does not include sufficient spending cuts.
Senate approves resolution against Trump's Canada tariffs hours after 'Liberation Day' event
Four Senate Republicans helped pass a Democratic resolution opposing President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada after White House "Liberation Day" event.
New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas announces bid to succeed fellow Democrat in US Senate
Four-term Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire announced his bid Thursday to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a fellow Democrat, next year.
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US Senate confirms Trump loyalist to lead Justice Department civil rights unit
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed conservative lawyer Harmeet Dhillon, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, in a 52-45 vote.
Senate GOP unveils new budget blueprint and braces for another vote-a-rama
Senate Republicans unveiled their new budget blueprint Wednesday afternoon, paving the way for the Senate and House to finally inch closer to advancing President Donald Trump’s immigration and tax agenda.
The Senate Just Passed Rand Paul's Bill To Block Trump's Tariffs on Canada
Just hours after President Donald Trump announced massive new tariffs on nearly all imports to the United States, a bipartisan group of senators made the
US Senate to Hold Hearing on Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on April 10 on whether to end the practice of changing the clocks twice a year, more than three years after the Senate unanimously voted in March 2022 to make daylight saving time permanent.
Sen. Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech to protest President Trump policies
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening, setting a historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.
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