The US House of Representatives has voted to rescind US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. In a 219 to 211 vote, six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution aiming to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year. The vote is largely symbolic, as it will still need to be approved by the US Senate and signed by Trump, who is unlikely to support such a measure. Since re-election, Trump has instituted multiple tariffs on Canada, recently threatening a 100% import tax in response to Canada's new trade deal with China. As the vote was underway, Trump issued warnings on social media against any Republican who would side against tariffs, reinforcing his stance on economic and national security. The House's action came after attempts by Speaker Mike Johnson to obstruct the discussion on tariffs. Despite a Republican majority, the bipartisan dissent allowed the resolution to pass, with Democrats accusing Trump of leveraging tariffs against allies and aggravating global economic instability. The bill is only the first in a series of measures aiming to dismantle Trump's comprehensive tariff strategy, as reiterated by Representative Gregory Meeks, who champions the initiative.
US House Passes Resolution to Repeal Trump's Canada Tariffs
US House Passes Resolution to Repeal Trump's Canada Tariffs
In a notable move, the House of Representatives voted to overturn tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canadian goods, with implications for future trade relations.
The US House of Representatives has voted 219 to 211 to rescind tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian imports. While the bill has support from six Republicans, its passage in the Senate remains uncertain, and Trump's approval is unlikely. The decision reflects ongoing tensions over trade policies and the economic impacts of tariffs on American consumers and businesses.
