Senior Democrat vows to end Trump tariffs
The gist
U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu says Democrats will pass a bill to stop Trump's tariffs.
Democrats take the House Jan. 3, but lack votes to override a veto.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026U.S. midterm elections give Democrats control of both the House and Senate, seen as a repudiation of Trump and his economic policies.
- Nov 4, 2026Rep. Ted Lieu says Democrats will pass a bill "to stop the stupid Trump tariffs jacking up prices on Americans," alongside bills on ACA tax credits and the Iran war.
- Nov 4, 2026Democrats gain at least 30 House seats and take the Senate with a majority of at least 54-44.
Key terms
- tariffs
- A tax imposed by a government on imported goods, paid by the importer.
- veto
- A legal power to unilaterally stop an official action, such as a bill becoming law.
- midterm elections
- US general elections held near the midpoint of a president's four-year term, when all House seats and about a third of Senate seats are contested.
Source: Wikipedia