US House Defies Trump, Votes to Repeal Canada Tariffs 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa

The U.S. House voted 219–211 to end President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. This rare bipartisan move aims to terminate the “national emergency” used to justify the trade duties.

Lawmakers cited rising costs for American families and farmers as the reason for the repeal. Rep. Gregory Meeks challenged colleagues, asking, “Will you vote to lower the cost of living for the American family or will you keep prices high out of loyalty to one person — Donald J. Trump?

President Trump immediately threatened the Republicans who voted for the bill, warning of “serious consequences” during election primaries.

Despite the pressure, GOP defectors insisted the tariffs are harming the U.S. economy.

The resolution now moves to the Senate, where Republicans hold a very thin majority. This vote follows months of internal GOP tension over the President’s use of executive power for trade.

While a significant political victory for the opposition, the bill faces certain presidential veto.

Overturning that veto would require a two-thirds majority, which remains unlikely in the current Congress.