The U.S. Senate convened on Tuesday evening to vote on legislation aimed at nullifying President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, targeting key imports such as oil, coffee, and orange juice. The resolution, introduced by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, seeks to terminate the national emergencies declared by Trump to justify these tariffs. Kaine also plans to introduce similar resolutions addressing tariffs on Canada and other nations later this week. Despite the effort, the legislation faces significant hurdles. The Republican-controlled House has implemented rules that could block the resolution from reaching a vote, and Trump is expected to veto it if it passes Congress. Nevertheless, Kaine emphasized that the vote serves as a symbolic pushback against Trump’s trade policies, forcing a Senate discussion on the economic repercussions of tariffs. ‘This is about how much we will let a president get away with,’ Kaine stated, questioning whether his colleagues would challenge Trump’s authority. Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil, citing the country’s policies and the criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Last year, the U.S. recorded a $6.8 billion trade surplus with Brazil, according to the Census Bureau. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticized the tariffs, stating that everyday Americans are paying the price for Trump’s ‘reckless’ trade policies. Republicans, too, have expressed growing discomfort with Trump’s aggressive trade stance, particularly amid economic uncertainty. The Congressional Budget Office recently warned that Trump’s tariff policies could exacerbate joblessness, inflation, and slow economic growth. In April, four Republicans joined Democrats to block tariffs on Canada, though the bill never advanced in the House. Kaine invoked a decades-old law to force the vote, allowing Congress to challenge a president’s emergency powers. Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans to support Trump’s trade negotiations, arguing that tariffs provide leverage for American workers and farmers. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to review a case challenging Trump’s tariff authority, with lower courts already deeming many of his tariffs illegal. Some Republicans, like Senator Kevin Cramer, are awaiting the court’s decision before taking a stance. Others, including Senator Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul, have openly criticized Trump’s use of emergency powers to justify tariffs, calling it an abuse of authority. Kaine also plans to introduce a resolution limiting Trump’s ability to conduct military strikes in Venezuela, aiming to pressure Republicans on contentious issues.