"The House voted Wednesday to slap back President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, a rare if largely symbolic rebuke of the White House agenda as Republicans joined Democrats over the objections of GOP leadership. The tally, 219-211, was among the first times the House, controlled by Republicans, has confronted the president over a signature policy. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency Trump declared to impose the tariffs, though actually undoing the policy would require support from Trump himself, which is highly unlikely."
"Trump believes in the power of tariffs to force U.S. trade partners to the negotiating table. But lawmakers are facing unrest back home from businesses caught in the trade wars and constituents navigating pocketbook issues and high prices. "Today's vote is simple, very simple: 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?""
The House approved a 219-211 resolution aiming to reverse the national emergency used to impose tariffs on Canada, with some Republicans joining Democrats. The measure is largely symbolic because undoing the tariffs would require both Senate support and the president's agreement. Lawmakers cited pressure from businesses affected by trade disputes and consumer concerns about rising prices. The Senate has already shown displeasure by voting against similar tariffs. The vote highlights congressional unease over the administration's tariff strategy ahead of midterm elections and follows threats of dramatically higher duties and heightened tensions with Canadian leadership.
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