Congress Avoids a Shutdown — and Gives Trump More Tariff Power Against Canada and Mexico
- Miguel Virgen, PhD Student in Business
- Mar 17, 2025
- 7 min read
March (Doctors In Business Journal) - On Friday evening, Congress successfully passed a bill that avoided a government shutdown, ensuring the federal government would remain funded through the end of September at spending levels similar to those in the 2024 fiscal year. The passage of the bill was a welcome relief for government workers and citizens alike, as the looming threat of a shutdown had raised concerns about the potential disruption of essential government services. However, embedded within the legislation was a provision that significantly strengthened former President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico, signaling a shift in trade relations that could have long-lasting economic consequences.
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