The US House of Representatives voted 219–211 to rescind tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada, marking an uncommon bipartisan challenge to the administration’s trade policy. Six Republicans joined most Democrats in supporting the resolution, while one Democrat voted against it.
The measure seeks to terminate the national emergency Trump declared last year to justify tariffs on Canadian imports. Lawmakers backing the resolution argue that Congress should reclaim its constitutional authority over trade policy and that the tariffs have contributed to higher prices and economic uncertainty.
President Trump strongly opposed the effort, warning Republicans that supporting the resolution could carry political consequences. He defended the tariffs as essential to protecting US economic and national security interests and accused Canada of taking advantage of US trade policies.
House Speaker Mike Johnson had attempted to delay the vote, urging lawmakers to wait for a pending Supreme Court decision on the legality of the tariffs. However, procedural efforts to block the measure failed after several Republicans broke ranks.
Supporters of the tariffs argue they are necessary to address national security concerns, including the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Critics counter that most fentanyl entering the US originates from Mexico and that using emergency powers to impose tariffs on Canada stretches executive authority.
Although the House approved the resolution, undoing the tariffs would require passage in the Senate and the president’s signature. Given Trump’s opposition, the measure faces significant hurdles before it could take effect.
