A Senate’s effort to challenge Trump’s tariffs fails

A Senate attempt to block President Trump’s new tariffs came up short in a 49-49 tie, with two Senators missing the vote.

The push, led by Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul, aimed to undo the 10 percent baseline tariff announced under an economic emergency order. Agri-Pulse reports supporters said the debate was still important, while some lawmakers quietly expressed concerns about potential trade impacts.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently told reporters that the Administration is working on deals with 17 countries and singled out negotiations with India as being particularly far along.

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