Republican Party

Trump’s Tariff Reversal Calms Some G.O.P. Nerves, but Questions Linger

Most Republicans welcomed the unexpected three-month pause on several of President Trump’s tariffs, but some want more clarity about the president’s end game and more power for Congress over trade.

By Robert Jimison and Maya C. Miller

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Republicans Like to Cut Taxes. With Tariffs, Trump Is Raising Them.

President Trump’s tariffs are scrambling the Republican plan for the economy, long centered on tax cuts and growth.

By Andrew Duehren

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Senate Democrats Move to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, Hoping for G.O.P. Support

Passage would send a strong signal of bipartisan opposition to the levies, though the measure would face long odds in the House.

By Robert Jimison

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Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

By Tony Romm