"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, and drew instant recrimination from Trump himself."
"Within minutes, as the gavel struck, Trump fired off a stern warning to those in the Republican Party who would dare to cross him. Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries! the president posted on social media. The high-stakes moment provides a snapshot of the House's unease with the president's direction, especially ahead of the midterm elections as economic issues resonate among voters."
The House voted 219-211 to disapprove tariffs that were imposed on Canada under a declared national emergency. Republicans crossed party leadership to join Democrats in a largely symbolic rebuke, reflecting concerns about business disruption and rising consumer costs. The resolution would require presidential support to nullify the tariffs, making actual reversal unlikely without the White House. The Senate already voted to reject the tariffs in a similar show of displeasure. The president publicly threatened political consequences for Republicans who oppose the tariffs, underscoring intra-party tensions ahead of the midterm elections.
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