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Schumer Vows to ‘Block Any Attempt to Extend’ New Trump Tariffs
Schumer says Democrats will block tariff extensions needing 60 votes in Senate; refunds and legislative disputes involve up to $175 billion in revenue, amid GOP resistance.
- On Monday, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer vowed to block congressional extensions of the Section 122 replacement tariffs, which face a 150-day statutory limit ending on July 24.
- In response to the ruling, the administration responded by invoking Section 122 and raising a replacement import fee to 150%.
- On Monday, Senate Democrats unveiled legislation requiring full refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs, with co-sponsors warning $175 billion in revenue is at stake.
- Some Republican senators, including Sen. Bernie Moreno, propose raising tariff rates to fund Trump’s tax cuts, requiring no 60-vote threshold for extension, which Democrats say needs 60 votes in a 53-47 Republican-led Senate.
- Given House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments, lawmakers consider partisan maneuvers like budget reconciliation to extend tariffs, shifting control from the court to Congress.
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Washington, Feb 23 (EFE).- Democrats in the U.S. Senate warned this Monday that they will block any attempt to extend the new global rate of 15% imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in response to the Supreme ruling against much of his tariffs. The new rate, applied under section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, will enter into force on Tuesday with a 150-day term, after what Congressional endorsement will need to be extended. “Senate Democrats will…
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