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New Russia sanctions bill raises tariff power fears for Trump

New Russia sanctions bill raises tariff power fears for Trump

Congress passed a major Russia sanctions bill, but some Republicans privately worry it will give President Trump too much power on tariffs. Nearly a dozen Republicans lobbied leaders to remove the new tariff powers, fearing price hikes ahead of the midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson's team rejected these changes, even as Democrats also voiced concerns.

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