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House Rebukes Trump Tariffs on Canada in 219–211 Vote

Lawmakers advanced a bid to unwind a fentanyl‑linked emergency that enabled the White House to impose tariffs without congressional approval.

Overview

  • Six RepublicansThomas Massie, Don Bacon, Jeff Hurd, Brian Fitzpatrick, Dan Newhouse and Kevin Kiley — joined Democrats to pass the resolution.
  • The measure seeks to terminate the national emergency the administration invoked to justify tariffs on Canadian imports by citing illicit fentanyl flows.
  • The resolution now goes to the Senate, and the president has said he will veto; overturning that would require two‑thirds majorities in both chambers.
  • Before and after the vote, the president warned Republicans on his social platform that those opposing the tariffs would face electoral consequences.
  • Defections reflected concern over higher costs and supply‑chain strains from tariffs on a tightly integrated trading partner, exposing GOP divisions ahead of midterm contests.