A growing rift is emerging between President Donald Trump’s economic agenda and Republican lawmakers in Congress. Concerns about the administration’s tariff strategy, its impact on supply chains, and the rising cost of living are leading to public disagreements. ressional hearings and private meetings reveal tensions over the timing and purpose of the tariffs. Senate Republicans, including Senator Thom Tillis, have voiced concerns that Trump’s tariffs could harm economic growth in states dependent on Chinese imports. Meanwhile, Senator James Lankford highlighted cases where companies faced retaliatory tariffs after moving their supply chains away from China to Vietnam. GOP leaders are grappling with how to proceed regarding trade disputes and the impact of increased tariffs on the US economy. Some Republicans continue to support Trump’s broader vision for American manufacturing but express anxieties over short-term economic consequences. However, Senator Chuck Grassley is pushing a bill requiring congressional approval for new tariffs, which faces opposition from the White House and Republican leaders. Meanwhile, the budget proposal from President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson continues to generate dissent within the GOP as many lawmakers remain undecided or oppose its provisions. The White House has been unsuccessful in persuading some Republicans to support their budget proposal. This internal conflict underscores the challenges facing both Trump’s trade policy and the potential for his administration to pass a fiscal plan.