Proposed procedural change would shield Republican representatives from having to vote on chaotic trade policy

Summary

House Republicans advanced a procedural rule to block a vote on overturning Donald Trump’s newly imposed chaotic tariffs, embedding the measure in unrelated budget legislation.

The rule delays a Democratic resolution opposing Trump’s April 2 national emergency declaration, which enabled sweeping tariffs—paused for most countries but raised to 125% for China.

Democrats condemned the move as an attempt to dodge oversight, while Speaker Mike Johnson tried to defend it as supporting “America First” trade policy.

  • just_another_person@lemmy.world
    901·
    10 days ago

    It’s really so telling who is worried about losing their influence here by not having a public vote. These shitheads want to not be held accountable for this mess and keep their grifts.

    • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
      271·
      10 days ago

      Again, everything that Trump and the GOP are doing is everything you would only do if you thought you’d never face repercussions, accountability, or fair elections ever again.