On Feb. 11, the U.S. House passed a 219 to 211 resolution to end President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, with six Republicans joining nearly all Democrats; Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was the lone Democrat opposed. The measure now heads to the Senate.
Trump imposed the tariffs in 2025, citing border security and fentanyl concerns, later pausing them for a month after Canada pledged stronger border measures and exempting United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)-compliant goods.
Despite adjustments to the policy, lawmakers from both parties have sought to roll back the duties, arguing they harm trade with one of America’s largest trading partners.
Trade strains escalated after Canada struck a deal with China allowing more Chinese electric vehicles into Canada in exchange for lower Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola, prompting Trump to threaten 100% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned against Chinese EVs entering the U.S. via Canada, while Trump criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks at the World Economic Forum (WEF), underscoring deepening economic and diplomatic tensions.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 11 passed a resolution aimed at ending President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, one of the United States’ largest trading partners.
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