White House warns of Trump veto if Democrat ‘stunt’ vote to cancel tariffs passes Senate

President Trump may veto a Democrat-led resolution that seeks to undo his tariffs against Canada if it passes the Senate on Tuesday, according to an exclusive report from Fox News. The White House has issued a statement indicating that advisors would recommend a veto if the resolution reaches the president’s desk.

The resolution, led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), aims to roll back the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canada. These tariffs were implemented as part of a national emergency declared by Trump on Feb. 1 at the northern border. The White House has stated that the president’s advisors will urge him to veto Kaine’s resolution, emphasizing the importance of national security in maintaining the tariffs.

In response to the administration’s stance, Kaine argued that Trump’s emergency declaration was an abuse of authority and not justified by the facts. He highlighted that the administration’s own threat assessment report on fentanyl did not mention Canada, questioning the rationale behind the emergency declaration at the northern border.

The White House defended its position by pointing to a 65% decrease in border crossings from the north since the emergency was declared. The administration also cited a significant increase in encounters along the northern border under President Biden, with a more than 420% peak in encounters. Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reportedly seized enough fentanyl in 2024 to kill nearly 10 people.

President Trump took to social media to condemn Kaine’s resolution, urging Republicans in the Senate to maintain the national emergency in place to combat the fentanyl crisis. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is set to make similar arguments in support of the tariffs in a floor speech on Tuesday.

The resolution is expected to face a vote in the Senate, with a simple majority of 51 votes required for approval. Some Republicans, including Sen. Rand Paul, have expressed concerns about the tariffs, indicating that there is a possibility the resolution could advance.

The ongoing debate over the tariffs and the emergency declaration highlights the complex dynamics of trade and national security policy. As the Senate prepares to vote on the resolution, the outcome remains uncertain, with both sides presenting compelling arguments for their positions.