Congressional Republicans are mostly at odds with what they view as Trump’s protectionist instincts on trade. Many Republicans are hesitant to confront Trump in a legislative showdown that could end badly for them. The standoff is raising an uncomfortable question: If Republicans can’t confront Trump on trade, can they challenge him on anything? Senate Republicans have warned administration officials that the tariffs could dampen the economic gains from the GOP tax cuts. Asked if Congress will act on trade, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., a member of GOP leadership, answered simply: “No.”——Follow Mascaro on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LisaMascaro and Freking at https://twitter.com/APKFreking

Source: National Post June 05, 2018 22:30 UTC