US Senate Passes Bill to Overturn Trump Brazil Tariffs Amid National Emergency

The Republican-led U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan measure to overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazil by terminating the national emergency he declared in July in response to Brazil's prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The legislation received a 52-48 vote, with five Republicans joining Democrats in opposition to the tariffs, which imposed 50% duties on most Brazilian imports. Senate Democrats argue that Trump abused presidential power by declaring a national emergency to justify tariffs that have increased prices on American consumers, including essential goods like coffee and ground beef. The bill now heads to the Republican-controlled House, where it is expected to be blocked and unlikely to become law. This Senate action is part of a broader effort, with additional votes expected on similar measures targeting Trump's tariffs on Canada and other countries. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over the use of emergency powers to impose trade restrictions and concerns about the economic impact of tariffs on American families.