Republicans clash with Trump over Mexico tariffs

In a closed meeting with White House officials, senators said they were considering moves to block the tariffs.

The president has said he plans to impose a 5% duty on all Mexican goods from next week.

Mr Trump, who is on a state visit to the UK, said Republicans would be "foolish" to try and stop him.

Under the president's proposals, the tariffs would rise by 5% every month, reaching 25% in October if Mexico did not act to halt migrants coming across the southern border.

"There is not much...