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Trump Critiques Kaine’s Resolution Against Canada Tariffs
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump launched a strong criticism of Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in light of a resolution intended to challenge the foundation for tariffs imposed on Canada. He called upon Republican senators to oppose the measure.
Senator Kaine’s resolution seeks to revoke the emergency declaration introduced by Trump that authorized tariffs on Canadian imports, a decision taken in response to concerns surrounding the influx of fentanyl into the United States. A Senate vote on this resolution is anticipated for Wednesday.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized, “We are making progress to end this terrible Fentanyl Crisis, but Republicans in the Senate MUST vote to keep the National Emergency in place, so we can finish the job, and end the scourge.”
He further criticized Democrats, claiming their actions have exacerbated the fentanyl issue, saying, “By their weakness, the Democrats have allowed Fentanyl to get out of hand. The Republicans and I have reversed that course, strongly and quickly.”
Trump urged, “Major additional progress is being made. Don’t let the Democrats have a Victory. It would be devastating for the Republican Party and, far more importantly, for the United States.”
If the resolution proposed by Kaine secures enough support among Republicans to pass in the Senate, it would subsequently need to navigate through the GOP-controlled House of Representatives.
Trump has instituted a 25-percent tariff on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, arguing that these nations have not sufficiently addressed the challenges associated with fentanyl trafficking into the U.S.
However, experts have pointed out that the volume of fentanyl entering the United States via the northern border is relatively small. According to federal data, law enforcement has seized less than 1.5 pounds of fentanyl at the U.S.-Canada border since the start of the year.
Trump has also granted exemptions for certain goods imported from Canada and Mexico that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement enacted in 2020.
Concerns have arisen among economists, political opponents, and some members of the Republican Party regarding the potential impact of Trump’s tariff strategy, with warnings that it could lead to increased prices for American consumers.
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