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US House votes to scrap Trump’s tariffs on Canada

Feb 19, 2026 United States

In a rare bipartisan rebuke, the US House of Representatives voted to revoke President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, although this is largely a symbolic gesture

Last week, the US House of Representatives voted in favour of rescinding the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canada last year. The resolution was passed by 219 votes to 211.

Among those who voted in favour were six Republicans – Don Bacon of Nebraska, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Kevin Kiley of California, Dan Newhouse of Washington and Jeff Hurd of Colorado.

The vote remains largely symbolic, as the resolution still needs to be approved by the US Senate and Trump, both of whom are highly unlikely to sign it into law.

While the vote was taking place, Trump posted on Truth Social: “Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time”. He added: “TARIFFS have given us Economic and National Security, and no Republican should be responsible for destroying this privilege”.

The measure was introduced by Democrat Gregory Meeks, who accused Trump of “weaponising tariffs” against allies and of destabilising the global economy. Meeks also plans to introduce several other bills that aim to reverse Trump’s tariff moves, including those affecting Mexico and Brazil.

Separately, Trump’s tariffs are also facing legal scrutiny, with the US Supreme Court set to soon rule on a case that questions the president's legal authority to impose them.

Source and Image Credits: bbc.com

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