LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with imposing

tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the flow of
migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news conference with
British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would be �foolish� if
they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

� five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico, rising to as high as 25
percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of migrants � has riled
Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�
LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with imposing
tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the flow of
migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news conference with
British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would be �foolish� if
they try to stop him.
�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�
He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.
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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Subscribe to T of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with senior
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�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing reem

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would be willing to reach an agreemLONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he
plans to move forward with imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of
his effort to stem the flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling
reporters at a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that
Republican senators would be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�
LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with imposing
tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the flow of
migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news conference with
British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would be �foolish� if
they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.
�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�
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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Subscribe to T of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with senior
White House officials to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing reem

inistration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and on
what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreem
inistration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and on
what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreem
inistrthey are imposioped the Whiinistration officials directly on thehite illing
to reach an agreeministration officials directly on the �rationale for what they
are doing� and on what authority thposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White
House would be willing to reach an agreeministration officials directly on the
�rationale for what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the
tariffs. He said he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an
agreeministration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and
on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreemLONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he
plans to move forward with imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of
his effort to stem the flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling
reporters at a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that
Republican senators would be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�
LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with imposing
tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the flow of
migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news conference with
British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would be �foolish� if
they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Subscribe to T of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with senior
White House officials to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing reem

inistration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and on
what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreem
inistration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and on
what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreem
inistrthey are imposioped the Whiinistration officials directly on thehite illing
to reach an agreeministration officials directly on the �rationale for what they
are doing� and on what authority thposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White
House would be willing to reach an agreeministration officials directly on the
�rationale for what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the
tariffs. He said he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an
agreeministration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and
on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreemLONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he
plans to move forward with imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of
his effort to stem the flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling
reporters at a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that
Republican senators would be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�
LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with imposing
tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the flow of
migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news conference with
British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would be �foolish� if
they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.
But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Subscribe to T of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with senior
White House officials to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing reem

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agreeministration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and
on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreemLONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he
plans to move forward with imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of
his effort to stem the flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling
reporters at a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that
Republican senators would be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�
He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

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And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�
LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with imposing
tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the flow of
migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news conference with
British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would be �foolish� if
they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.
ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with
senior White House officials unwilling to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs
just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreement with Mexico to
delay the tariffs �and hopefully find better ways of solving the immigration
issues.�LONDON � President Trump on Tuesday said he plans to move forward with
imposing tariffs on Mexican imports next week as part of his effort to stem the
flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news
conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would
be �foolish� if they try to stop him.

�I think it�s more likely that the tariffs go on, and we�ll probably be talking
during the time that the tariffs are on, and they�re going to be paid,� Mr. Trump
said. When asked about Senate Republicans discussing ways to block the tariffs, Mr.
Trump said, �I don�t think they will do that.�

He said, �I think if they do, it�s foolish.�

Mr. Trump�s latest threat � five percent tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico,
rising to as high as 25 percent until the Mexican government stems the flow of
migrants � has riled Republican senators who fear its impact on the economy and
their home states.

But any vote to disapprove the tariffs would almost certainly face a presidential
veto, meaning that both the House and Senate would have to muster two-thirds
majorities to beat Mr. Trump. Opponents would use the same motion of disapproval
that they tried to use to block the president from grabbing federal money for a
border wall that was not appropriated for that purpose. That motion did pass
Congress with significant Republican support, but not enough to overcome Mr.
Trump�s veto.

ADVERTISEMENT

And with significant numbers of Republicans backing Mr. Trump�s hard line on
immigration, there is little reason to believe opponents of the tariffs could
overcome a veto this time.

�I�m convinced, he�s committed to this,� said Senator John Kennedy, Republican of
Louisiana, who spoke with Mr. Trump on Sunday and was sure the president will
proceed with the tariffs, regardless of the concerns. �He�s serious as four heart
attacks and a stroke. He�s moving forward.�

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Subscribe to T of Kentucky, the majority leader, emerged from a lunch with senior
White House officials to commit to a vote to overturn the tariffs just yet.

�There is not much support for tariffs in my conference, that�s for sure,� he said.
�Our hope is that the tariffs will be avoided, and we will not have to answer any
hypotheticals.�

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Monday
that his colleagues were clearly uneasy with Mr. Trump�s tariff threat. Senators,
he said, need to hear from administration officials directly on the �rationale for
what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said
he hoped the White House would be willing reem

inistration officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and on
what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House
would be willing to reach an agreemnistration officials directly on the �rationale
for what they are doing� and on what authority they are imposing the tariffs. He
said he hoped the White House would be willing to reach an agreeministration
officials directly on the �rationale for what they are doing� and on what authority
they are imposing the tariffs. He said he hoped the White House would be willing to
reach an agreem