"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."
"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? said Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, who authored the resolution."
"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 passed a 219-211 resolution opposing President Trump's tariffs on Canada, with Republicans joining Democrats to deliver a largely symbolic rebuke. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency used to impose the tariffs, but undoing the policy would require the president's support, making reversal unlikely without his consent. The measure moves to the Senate, which has also voted to reject the tariffs. Lawmakers face pressure from businesses and constituents dealing with trade-war fallout and rising prices, and the vote reflects unease over the administration's trade direction ahead of midterm elections.
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