Democrats Put Canada Tariffs First. A Veto Can Still Stop Them.

Democrats are preparing to challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs when the next Congress is sworn in, with Canada described as the first target. CNBC’s Nov. 8 report does not show any tariff, grocery price, or fuel price changing that day.

The article says Democratic leaders plan to speed a House bill restoring Congress’s authority over trade. On Thursday, Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said ending the tariffs, especially the trade war with Canada, is something Democrats “absolutely have to do immediately.” The Wall Street Journal, citing Sen. Ron Wyden, reported that same day that the Canada duties are the first target. Rep. Jamie Raskin is also seeking records on who received tariff exemptions.

A bill still has to pass. Democrats will lack the 60 Senate votes needed to break a filibuster, and overriding a presidential veto requires two-thirds of both chambers. Court cases are a different track: one suit filed Oct. 20 challenges 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, and the administration has been ordered to refund $166 billion collected under tariffs the Supreme Court rejected in February. Those steps are not a new receipt.

Could this plan lower a U.S. or Canadian bill now? No tariff or retail-price cut was announced. The Nov. 8 news is a legislative plan that still faces a filibuster and a presidential veto.