On October 30, 2025 (Thursday), U.S. Eastern Time, the U.S. Senate passed Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 88 by a vote of 51 in favor and 47 against. The resolution aims to terminate the national emergency declared by Trump in April 2025, thereby repealing his comprehensive global tariff policy.

The resolution covers “trafficking tariffs” (fentanyl-related tariffs) targeting China (10%), Mexico (25%), and Canada (35%), as well as reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% imposed on 187 countries and regions worldwide. It marks the third tariff-related resolution passed by the Senate this week. Two days earlier, the Senate had voted 52-48 to repeal tariffs on Brazilian products and 50-46 to abolish tariffs on Canadian goods, respectively.

The vote revealed divisions within the Republican Party: all 47 Democratic senators voted in favor, joined by 4 Republican senators who crossed party lines, while most Republicans—including Mitch McConnell—voted against it. The resolution seeks to restore Congress’ constitutional authority over trade policy and requires the House of Representatives to vote within 18 days. However, the Republican-controlled House has blocked similar resolutions before, and Speaker Mike Johnson has explicitly stated that he is unlikely to advance the resolution to a full House vote.

Even if the House passes it, Trump will likely veto the resolution, as he views tariffs as a negotiating leverage—meaning the tariffs will not end immediately. The next focus will be on November 5, when the Supreme Court hears a case challenging the legality of Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs; the outcome may shape the long-term policy direction, though it will not change the current situation in the short term.