Proposed procedural change would shield Republican representatives from having to vote on chaotic trade policy

Summary

House Republicans advanced a procedural rule to block a vote on overturning Donald Trump’s newly imposed chaotic tariffs, embedding the measure in unrelated budget legislation.

The rule delays a Democratic resolution opposing Trump’s April 2 national emergency declaration, which enabled sweeping tariffs—paused for most countries but raised to 125% for China.

Democrats condemned the move as an attempt to dodge oversight, while Speaker Mike Johnson tried to defend it as supporting “America First” trade policy.