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Senate Votes to Overturn Trump’s Canada Tariffs, Resolution Faces Uphill Battle

Four Republican senators joined Democrats in passing a resolution against President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, but the measure is unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled House.

President Donald Trump can be seen listening to U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune speak during a dinner for U.S. Republican Senators hosted by Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 7, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The U.S. Senate passed a resolution opposing President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods in a 51-48 vote, with four Republican senators breaking ranks to support it.
  • The resolution, led by Senator Tim Kaine, cites concerns over economic disruption and strained relations with Canada, a key U.S. trading partner.
  • President Trump criticized the Republican senators who voted for the resolution, calling them 'disloyal' and reaffirming his intent to veto the measure if it reaches his desk.
  • The resolution is considered 'dead on arrival' in the Republican-led House, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso.
  • Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump’s measures, emphasizing their potential economic harm and pledging to protect Canadian workers.