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Senate vote shows concern over tariffs

The U.S. Senate has approved a motion backing the role of Congress when implementing tariffs based on national security. The move comes after the Trump administration announced that it plans to impose 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. This is on top of the tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods that went into effect July 6.

The non-binding motion led by Senators Bob Corker, Jeff Flake, and Pat Toomey, was passed on an 88-11 vote.

Bloomberg reports that it is a largely symbolic move that shows frustration over the trade war.

Last month, 60 trade groups asked Congress to provide oversight on President Trump’s use of tariffs and “reassert the balance” so that the US remains a trade leader.