Hoping to put pressure on Democrats, the White House billed the announcement as a major step forward. SEE ALSO :US, China trade debates persistDemocrats dismissed Trump's proposal even before his formal remarks. But Trump, who has yet to acknowledge that offer, laid out his own plan, which officials said had been in the works for days. McConnell had stated that no vote should be held in the Senate until Trump and Democrats agreed on a Bill. Trump's plan seems to stand little chance of getting the 60 votes needed in the Senate.

Source: Standard Digital January 20, 2019 21:04 UTC