WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives votes Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, with six Republicans joining nearly all Democrats in opposing a key part of the president’s trade agenda. The measure passed 219–211.
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While largely symbolic, the resolution signals congressional resistance to Trump’s unilateral trade actions and comes amid growing concerns about their economic and political impact. The measure could still be vetoed by Trump if it passes the Senate, and it did not secure a veto-proof majority in the House.
Trump calls Canada tariffs “a WIN” as House votes 219-211 to end them
Six Republicans defected to kill his emergency tariff powers on Canada
First time the GOP-led House has 🅱️roken with Trump on trade policy
Trump can veto, but the rebellion in his own party is now on record pic.twitter.com/DQQgrgyPLN
— Boi Agent One (@boiagentone) February 11, 2026
Four Republicans had joined Democrats in the Senate last year to block similar tariff measures, reflecting continuing bipartisan concerns over the impact of Trump’s levies on Canada, a close trading partner. On Tuesday, Republican Reps. Kevin Kiley (California), Thomas Massie (Kentucky) and Don Bacon (Nebraska) joined Democrats to defeat a procedural move that would have blocked the House from challenging Trump’s tariffs through July.
On Wednesday, Republican Reps. Dan Newhouse (Washington), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania), Jeff Hurd (Colorado), Kiley, Massie, and Bacon broke ranks to support the Democratic-backed resolution. Political analysts say the defection could carry implications ahead of the November midterm elections.
Trump responded on Truth Social, threatening lawmakers who voted against the tariffs, saying they would “seriously suffer the consequences come Election time.” He defended his tariff strategy, claiming it reduced the US trade deficit by 78% and strengthened national security, while asserting that Canada had historically “taken advantage” of the United States on trade.
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The measure highlights growing tensions between the executive and legislative branches over trade policy and underscores the political divides within the Republican Party on the use of tariffs. It also reflects continued debate over the broader impact of Trump’s trade measures on international relationships and the domestic economy.
The resolution now moves to the Senate, where its fate will determine whether the measure becomes law or remains a symbolic rebuke of Trump’s trade strategy.