Feb 12 • 00:32 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

The House of Representatives says no to Trump's tariff on Canada

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution against Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods with a vote of 219 to 211.

In a significant political move, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution aimed at stopping President Trump's implementation of tariffs on Canadian goods. This resolution was approved with a narrow margin of 219 votes in favor to 211 against, reflecting a rare moment of bipartisan support as six Republican representatives joined the Democrats in backing the measure. Only one Democrat voted against the resolution, highlighting the majority's clarity on the issue despite party lines.

The current political landscape shows that the Republicans hold a slim majority in the House with 218 representatives, while the Democrats have 214. The passage of this resolution showcases the ongoing tensions regarding trade policies and tariffs, specifically how they impact relationships between the United States and its neighboring country Canada. The resolution will now be sent to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain as a Republican-controlled Senate might not favor the resolution.

It is anticipated that even if the Senate were to vote in favor of the resolution, President Trump would veto it, indicating his steadfast support for trade tariffs as part of his economic agenda. This ongoing tug-of-war over tariffs not only affects the economic landscape but also reflects the broader political divisions within the U.S. government, as representatives negotiate the implications of trade policies on both domestic and international fronts.

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