Mitch McConnell Sides With Democrats To Oppose Trump’s Canada Tariffs

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has signaled his support for a resolution led by Sen. Tim Kaine to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports. McConnell privately told Kaine on Tuesday that he would back the measure, and a spokesperson confirmed the statement.

His support is expected to be crucial in securing the votes needed to advance the resolution in the Senate.

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Mitch McConnell has previously criticized Trump’s tariff policies,

Warning of their economic impact. He joins Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul in opposing the administration’s 25% tariffs, which were justified under a national emergency declaration.

The Senate vote on the resolution is set for Wednesday evening. This moves marks another instance of McConnell distancing himself from Trump since stepping down as a Republican Senate leadership..