Schumer is also taking a huge risk by doing this now, as it jeopardizes House passage of the China bill.

A huge chunk of the House GOP conference, including leadership, was already planning on voting against the measure. Now, many other House Republicans may also revolt given the Senate leader’s sleight-of-hand approach.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will have to get nearly every single House Democrat on board to ensure it passes, corralling progressives who have suggested they oppose some provisions that would provide a boost to corporations.

And while blindsided by the surprise agreement, Republicans are now preparing to hit Democrats for raising taxes as the country potentially heads into a recession.