Trump Warns Republicans Will ‘Suffer the Consequences’ If They Vote Against Tariffs

The president said the import taxes have given the United States economic and national security.
Trump Warns Republicans Will ‘Suffer the Consequences’ If They Vote Against Tariffs
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Jan. 16, 2026. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on Feb. 12 warned Republican lawmakers they will face consequences if they vote against his tariff agenda, after a handful of GOP lawmakers sided with Democrats to pass a measure this week.

“Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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