As U.S. House votes to end Canadian tariffs, Alaska’s Begich seeks to extend them

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 430

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-211 on Wednesday to end President Donald Trump’s national emergency at the Canadian border and end tariffs on Canadian imports.

House Joint Resolution 72 goes to the Senate, where lawmakers have already approved a separate measure that sought to end the markup on Canadian goods.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted to end the Canadian tariffs; Sen. Dan Sullivan voted to extend them.

Trump is expected to …

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