US House in bipartisan vote defies Trump, agrees to end his tariffs on Canada

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 748

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — In a notable break from President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, several House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency at the northern border that triggered tariffs on Canada just over one year ago.

The measure, passed 219-211, revokes Trump’s Feb. 1, 2025, executive order imposing tariffs on Canada, which he triggered under an unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA.

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