House Republicans on the Republican Study Committee are meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, on Wednesday. (Getty)
On tariffs, some Republican lawmakers have said they would like more clarity from the White House on President Donald Trump's plans – including whether his sweeping import taxes on friends and foes are a negotiation tactic or a matter of long-term policy.
One GOP lawmaker told Fox News Digital that Trump's messaging has been "well-received" but added, "It would be nice to have more information."
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., who is leading a bipartisan bill to retake Congress' power on tariffs, told reporters on Tuesday, "I don't like the thought of waging a trade war with the entire world, and that's what we're doing right now."
"I mean, I surely support tariffs on China. It's not that I oppose all tariffs, I think there are some countries that would need it. But I question why on Canada," Bacon said.
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President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
On the other end, the White House is working with House GOP leaders to convince critics of the Senate's version of a sweeping bill to advance Trump's agenda.
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Republicans are aiming to use their majorities to pass a massive piece of legislation dealing with border security, energy and defense, as well as extending Trump's 2017 tax policies.
Fiscal hawks are angry that the Senate's version of the bill mandates a minimum of $4 billion in cuts, whereas the House plan calls for at least $1.5 trillion.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Treasury Department but did not immediately hear back.
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