Democrats want to kill some of Trump’s tariffs – but that might not end the trade war
WASHINGTON — Scott Colom never lost faith. After a week of ballot counting, the Democrat on Wednesday officially won a Mississippi Senate seat, making him the first Black person elected to statewide office since the Reconstruction era.
After a week of ballot counting, Scott Colom secured victory in Mississippi's Senate race, becoming the first Black person elected to a statewide office in the state since the Reconstruction era. Colom's triumph became part of a broader blue wave that swept the United States in the midterm elections, reflecting voters' discontent with President Donald Trump and his controversial tariff policies.
While Democrats now hold the majority in Congress, they may struggle to dismantle Trump's tariffs on Canada alone. Trade tensions with Canada were not a central issue in Mississippi's election, but Trump's disruptive tariff policies undoubtedly shaped the electorate's perception. Colom highlighted the negative impact of tariffs on farmers in his campaign.
His victory was part of a larger shift away from Republican voters, particularly among Hispanic Americans and young men. Despite the incoming Democratic administration's promise to address the cost of living, it's unclear if they will fully eliminate Trump's tariffs. Democrats may focus on overturning Section 338 tariffs first, but accomplishing this with a Republican minority would require bipartisan cooperation.
Democrats have historically used tariffs to protect domestic industries, and some of their new members may support this approach. However, implementing a supermajority to bypass Trump's veto could prove difficult.
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