Democrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Democrats' resounding sweep to a majority in Congress gives them a big microphone and spotlight to scrutinize President Donald Trump's trade policies, but largely leaves them unab...
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- "The swing in Congress, the results of the election, are very unlikely to have a significant impact on the president's trade agenda and the tariffs that are in place," said Blake Harden, managing director for trade policy at Ernst & Young's Washington Council office.
- "This is because there is so much trade authority within the executive branch that's been delegated by Congress." Harden and other trade experts said the major focus for Democrats will be oversight investigations and hearings on trade committees that will come under Democratic control.
- Democrats have expressed a desire to rescind some of the archaic trade laws that Trump has used to impose tariff, such as his punitive duties on Canadian imports under the nearly century-old, never-before-used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 100 percent | “Former President Joe Biden kept all of Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods in place and added to them with 100 percent duties on electric vehicles and high duties on other strategic goods.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Inflicting punishment, punishing
“Democrats have expressed a desire to rescind some of the archaic trade laws that Trump has used to impose tariff, such as his punitive duties on Canadian imports under the nearly century-old, never-before-used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.”
To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.
Synonyms: outspeak, utter
“Democrats have expressed a desire to rescind some of the archaic trade laws that Trump has used to impose tariff, such as his punitive duties on Canadian imports under the nearly century-old, never-before-used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.”
To oversee; to supervise.
“Harden and other trade experts said the major focus for Democrats will be oversight investigations and hearings on trade committees that will come under Democratic control.”
(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.
“Harden and other trade experts said the major focus for Democrats will be oversight investigations and hearings on trade committees that will come under Democratic control.”
In an improbable manner.
“"The swing in Congress, the results of the election, are very unlikely to have a significant impact on the president's trade agenda and the tariffs that are in place," said Blake Harden, managing director for trade policy at Ernst & Young's Washington Council office.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
"The swing in Congress, the results of the election, are very unlikely to have a significant impact on the president's trade agenda and the tariffs that are in place," said Blake Harden, managing director for trade policy at Ernst & Young's Washington Council office.
Harden and other trade experts said the major focus for Democrats will be oversight investigations and hearings on trade committees that will come under Democratic control.
Democrats have expressed a desire to rescind some of the archaic trade laws that Trump has used to impose tariff, such as his punitive duties on Canadian imports under the nearly century-old, never-before-used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Democrats have expressed a desire to rescind some of the archaic trade laws that Trump has used to impose tariff, such as his punitive duties on Canadian imports under the nearly century-old, never-before-used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of _____.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2."The swing in Congress, the results of the election, are very unlikely to have a significant impact on the president's trade agenda and the _____ that are in place," said Blake Harden, managing director for trade policy at Ernst & Young's Washington Council office.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Harden and other trade experts said the major focus for Democrats will be oversight investigations and hearings on trade committees that will come under Democratic control.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Trade & exports
Should a country depend mainly on one industry, such as garments, for its exports? What are the risks?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।