GG News Bureau
US,Washington, 12th February :In a significant political shift, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to roll back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The 219-211 vote marks a rare instance of the Republican-led chamber breaking ranks with the administration, reflecting growing anxiety as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
Key Highlights of the Vote
While the Republican Party holds a slim 218-seat majority, several GOP members crossed party lines to join Democrats. The resolution, authored by Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), specifically aims to end the President’s use of emergency powers to impose these trade barriers.
Bipartisan Defiance: Six Republicans, including Thomas Massie, Don Bacon, and Brian Fitzpatrick, defied Speaker Mike Johnson’s plea to wait for a Supreme Court ruling.
Economic Pressure: Democrats framed the vote as a choice between lowering the cost of living for American families and maintaining personal loyalty to Donald Trump.
Electoral Stakes: With primary season beginning in March, representatives are wary of Trump’s 60% disapproval rating regarding tariff increases, as reported by Pew Research.
Trump’s Reaction and Future Outlook
President Trump reacted sharply on social media, threatening “serious consequences” at the ballot box for any Republican who voted against the tariffs. He maintained his stance that Canada has “taken advantage” of the U.S. for years.
The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass, having cleared similar hurdles twice last year. However, the path to becoming law remains steep. President Trump is expected to veto the legislation, and Congress currently lacks the two-thirds majority required to override a presidential veto.
Despite the likely veto, the vote serves as a powerful symbolic gesture. It signals that even within his own party, the appetite for aggressive trade wars is waning in the face of rising consumer prices and underemployment.
