The US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to rescind tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan challenge to the president’s trade policy. The resolution passed 219-211, with six Republicans joining all but one Democrat in support.
The measure disapproves of the national emergency Trump declared to justify the tariffs. It is largely symbolic, as overturning the tariffs would require presidential approval or a veto-proof majority, which is unlikely. Trump warned Republicans before the vote that opposing tariffs would have electoral consequences.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the tariffs were “causing prices to skyrocket and creating unnecessary uncertainty for American families.” The resolution’s sponsor, Gregory Meeks, argued the national emergency claim was unwarranted. The White House’s Kevin Hassett expressed disappointment, stating the president would ensure tariffs remain.
The vote highlights congressional unease with Trump’s trade agenda ahead of midterm elections. The Senate has already voted to reject tariffs on Canada and other countries, but both chambers would need to approve rollbacks and send the resolution to Trump for signature or veto. Speaker Mike Johnson had tried to delay the vote pending a Supreme Court ruling.
