"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."
"The resolution seeks to end the national emergency Trump declared to impose the tariffs, though actually undoing the policy would require support from the president, which is highly unlikely. It next goes to the Senate. 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."
"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 Senate has already voted to reject Trump's tariffs on Canada and other countries in a show of displeasure. But both chambers would have to approve the tariff rollbacks, and send the resolution to Trump for the president's signature - or veto."
The House voted 219-211 to oppose President Trump's tariffs on Canada, a rare and largely symbolic rebuke as Republicans joined Democrats over GOP leadership objections. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency used to impose the tariffs, but undoing the policy would require presidential support and Senate approval; the measure now moves to the Senate. Trump maintains that tariffs can force U.S. trade partners to negotiate. Lawmakers face business unrest and voter concerns about higher prices. Rep. Gregory Meeks framed the vote as a choice to lower Americans' cost of living. Trump warned Republicans that opposing tariffs would bring electoral consequences.
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