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House votes to slap back Trump’s tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke
The House voted Wednesday to slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a rare if largely symbolic rebuke of the White House agenda as Republicans joined Democrats over the objections of GOP leadership. The tally, 219-211, was among the first times the House, controlled by Republicans, has confronted the president over a signature policy, and drew instant recrimination from Trump himself. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency Trump declared to impose the tariffs, though actually undoing the policy would require support from the president, which is highly unlikely. It next goes to the Senate. ... (full story)
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US House passes 219–211 resolution to end Trump’s Canada tariffs (there is a but ...) The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219–211 to pass a resolution seeking to terminate former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of executive trade authority. The resolution, introduced by Representative Gregory Meeks, aims to end the national emergency declaration that provides the legal basis for the Canada tariffs. Six Republicans joined Democrats in voting yes, while one Democrat opposed the measure. The tariffs were imposed under emergency powers authorities, a legal pathway that allows a president to restrict trade on national security grounds. Critics argue this approach sidelines Congress’s constitutional authority over trade policy and stretches the definition of national emergency. However, the House vote alone does not immediately lift the tariffs. For the resolution to take effect, it must also pass the U.S. Senate. Even if approved there, it would then require presidential signature, or, if vetoed, a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override. Given Republican support for Trump’s trade strategy and the high bar required for a veto override, the resolution faces significant hurdles. Politically, the vote puts members on record ahead of broader trade debates and signals unease among some Republicans about the economic impact of tariffs, particularly on cross-border supply chains and consumer prices. The move could also increase pressure on the Senate to take up the measure, though its path forward remains uncertain. For markets, the vote is more a political signal than an immediate policy shift — but it underscores that congressional scrutiny of executive tariff powers is intensifying.
US House passes 219–211 resolution to end Trump’s Canada tariffs (there is a but ...) The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219–211 to pass a resolution seeking to terminate former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of executive trade authority. The resolution, introduced by Representative Gregory Meeks, aims to end the national emergency declaration that provides the legal basis for the Canada tariffs. Six Republicans joined Democrats in voting yes, while one Democrat opposed the measure. The tariffs were imposed under emergency powers authorities, a legal pathway that allows a president to restrict trade on national security grounds. Critics argue this approach sidelines Congress’s constitutional authority over trade policy and stretches the definition of national emergency. However, the House vote alone does not immediately lift the tariffs. For the resolution to take effect, it must also pass the U.S. Senate. Even if approved there, it would then require presidential signature, or, if vetoed, a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override. Given Republican support for Trump’s trade strategy and the high bar required for a veto override, the resolution faces significant hurdles. Politically, the vote puts members on record ahead of broader trade debates and signals unease among some Republicans about the economic impact of tariffs, particularly on cross-border supply chains and consumer prices. The move could also increase pressure on the Senate to take up the measure, though its path forward remains uncertain. For markets, the vote is more a political signal than an immediate policy shift — but it underscores that congressional scrutiny of executive tariff powers is intensifying.
Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries! Our Trade Deficit has been reduced by 78%, the Dow Jones has just hit 50,000, and the S&P, 7,000, all Numbers that were considered IMPOSSIBLE just one year ago. In addition, TARIFFS have given us Great National Security because the mere mention of the word has Countries agreeing to our strongest wishes. TARIFFS have given us Economic and National Security, and no Republican should be responsible for destroying this privilege. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
Canada has taken advantage of the United States on Trade for many years. They are among the worst in the World to deal with, especially as it relates to our Northern Border. TARIFFS make a WIN for us, EASY. Republicans must keep it that way! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
