Cracks Emerge in Trump’s Trade Deal Ambitions as Deadline Approaches
As President Donald Trump’s ambitious trade agenda approaches a critical deadline, signs of strain are becoming apparent. With just over a month remaining in the 90-day pause on tariffs for numerous trading partners, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expressed optimism that the Senate will approve a sweeping Republican domestic policy bill by July 4.
However, the administration faces significant challenges. A federal judge has blocked Trump’s proposed layoffs across various government agencies, prompting the administration to appeal to the Supreme Court for intervention. This legal battle adds to the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade strategy.
In a related development, the federal prosecutor who led the Capitol riot investigation has publicly criticized Trump’s recent mass pardoning of those involved in the January 6 uprising. In an interview with NBC News, he also addressed the administration’s targeting of career law enforcement officials, highlighting the tensions within the Justice Department following his resignation.
While some of the obstacles facing Trump’s trade initiatives are of his own making, judicial skepticism regarding his authority to impose tariffs has further complicated matters. As the clock ticks down on the tariff pause, it remains to be seen how these intertwined legal and political challenges will affect the administration’s broader economic objectives.
Trade watchers and political analysts will be closely monitoring developments in the coming weeks, as Trump’s plans to secure trade deals with key partners hang in the balance amid rising scrutiny and legal hurdles. Live updates will continue to track the unfolding situation as it progresses.
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