U.S. House Votes Down Trump Canada Tariffs
In a 219-211 decision, the Republican-dominated chamber backed a resolution demanding an end to punitive duties imposed on Canada under national emergency powers, local media outlets confirmed.
While the measure faces steep odds—requiring Senate passage and Trump's own signature—it crystallizes the political dilemma confronting legislators, according to Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks, who spearheaded the effort. Lawmakers must choose between voting to "lower the cost of living for the American family" or "keep prices high out of loyalty to one person -- Donald J. Trump," Meeks stated.
As the vote unfolded, Trump issued a menacing warning via social media: "Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time."
The president doubled down, declaring: "TARIFFS have given us Economic and National Security, and no Republican should be responsible for destroying this privilege."
House Speaker Mike Johnson attempted to derail the vote Tuesday, urging colleagues to await a Supreme Court ruling on the tariffs' constitutionality, but his efforts collapsed.
Since launching his second presidential term in January 2025, Trump has unleashed multiple tariff waves against Canada. Meeks' resolution targets the national emergency declaration Trump issued via executive order one year ago.
The administration justifies the levies by claiming illegal drug trafficking from Canada constitutes an extraordinary threat to U.S. security, enabling tariff imposition on products excluded from preferential treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Media reported Wednesday that Trump is weighing complete withdrawal from the North American trade deal, citing sources with direct knowledge.
Ironically, Trump personally brokered the trilateral trade pact—encompassing the United States, Canada, and Mexico—during his initial presidency.
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