A. Martinez

NPR's congressional correspondent is Claudia Grisales. So, Claudia, let's start with that stopgap plan that passed the House. What to do?

When it comes to spending, Republicans have tended to disagree on a few things or maybe a lot of things. How did they get this across the finish line?

When it comes to spending, Republicans have tended to disagree on a few things or maybe a lot of things. How did they get this across the finish line?

When it comes to spending, Republicans have tended to disagree on a few things or maybe a lot of things. How did they get this across the finish line?

All right. As Speaker Johnson said, it now goes to the Senate, Republican-led Senate. Can they get this thing passed before that Friday deadline?

All right. As Speaker Johnson said, it now goes to the Senate, Republican-led Senate. Can they get this thing passed before that Friday deadline?

All right. As Speaker Johnson said, it now goes to the Senate, Republican-led Senate. Can they get this thing passed before that Friday deadline?

So seven or more Democrats to vote yes. What are Democrats saying?

So seven or more Democrats to vote yes. What are Democrats saying?

So seven or more Democrats to vote yes. What are Democrats saying?

All right. That's NPR's congressional correspondent, Claudia Grisales. Thanks a lot.

All right. That's NPR's congressional correspondent, Claudia Grisales. Thanks a lot.

All right. That's NPR's congressional correspondent, Claudia Grisales. Thanks a lot.

And before we go, a quick update on trade. President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum are now in effect. 25% on all imports, no exceptions. That means higher costs for American businesses that rely on those metals. Automakers, construction, energy companies, and possibly higher prices for consumers. And now the EU is hitting back with tariffs of their own.

And before we go, a quick update on trade. President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum are now in effect. 25% on all imports, no exceptions. That means higher costs for American businesses that rely on those metals. Automakers, construction, energy companies, and possibly higher prices for consumers. And now the EU is hitting back with tariffs of their own.

And before we go, a quick update on trade. President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum are now in effect. 25% on all imports, no exceptions. That means higher costs for American businesses that rely on those metals. Automakers, construction, energy companies, and possibly higher prices for consumers. And now the EU is hitting back with tariffs of their own.

Starting April 1st, the European bloc will target $28 billion worth of American goods from steel to food and home appliances. For more on this, follow Morning Edition on your local NPR station or stream us anytime on the NPR app. And that's a first for Wednesday, March 12th. I'm Amy Martinez.

Starting April 1st, the European bloc will target $28 billion worth of American goods from steel to food and home appliances. For more on this, follow Morning Edition on your local NPR station or stream us anytime on the NPR app. And that's a first for Wednesday, March 12th. I'm Amy Martinez.

Starting April 1st, the European bloc will target $28 billion worth of American goods from steel to food and home appliances. For more on this, follow Morning Edition on your local NPR station or stream us anytime on the NPR app. And that's a first for Wednesday, March 12th. I'm Amy Martinez.

And today's episode of Up First was edited by Rylan Barton, Nicole Cohen, Jason Breslow, Alice Wolfley, and Mohamed El-Bardisi. It was produced by Zia Butch, Mia Dumas, and Christopher Thomas. We got engineering support from Damian Herring, and our technical director is Stacey Abbott. Join us again tomorrow.