House Passes Resolution to End Trump-Era Tariffs on Canadian Imports

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to reject President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare bipartisan rebuke of the former president’s trade policy amid mounting congressional unease and economic pressure.

In a 219–211 vote on Wednesday, lawmakers approved a resolution to terminate the national emergency declaration that Trump relied on to justify tariffs on Canadian imports. The measure was largely backed by Democrats, with six Republicans breaking party lines to support the effort, underscoring growing concerns over the impact of the tariffs on U.S. businesses and consumers.

Supporters of the resolution argued that Congress, not the executive branch, should control trade policy and that the tariffs have contributed to higher costs for American households. The tariffs, which Trump imposed under emergency powers, have included steep duties on a range of Canadian goods, straining one of the United States’ closest economic relationships.

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Despite the House vote, the measure is largely symbolic and faces significant obstacles before it can take effect. It now moves to the U.S. Senate, where proponents hope for further action; however, overturning a possible presidential veto would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers — a threshold analysts say is unlikely to be met.

The vote reflects broader bipartisan discomfort within Congress over Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose widespread tariffs, and it comes amid criticism from business groups and some Republican lawmakers who say the levies harm the U.S. economy without clear justification. Trump has warned that Republicans who oppose his trade agenda could face political repercussions in future elections.

Canada’s government has also publicly protested the tariffs, which have disrupted cross-border trade and prompted diplomatic engagement. The House action — even if not immediately transformative — signals increasing congressional assertiveness on trade issues and pressure on the executive branch’s unilateral economic policymaking.

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