One day after the House voted to block a measure preventing votes on tariffs through July, six Republicans joined all but one Democrat on Wednesday to vote in favor of a resolution to repeal President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
- Over the past year, Trump has imposed a series of tariffs on Canada, recently threatening a 100% import tax in response to that nation’s proposed trade deal with China.
Wednesday’s resolution, largely a symbolic measure, now goes to the Senate, which has already approved two similar resolutions opposing the Canada tariffs. The president will almost certainly veto it should it come to his desk for signature, however. Trump voiced his disapproval of the measure on Truth Social just before the vote:
“Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries!” Trump wrote. “TARIFFS have given us Great National Security because the mere mention of the word has Countries agreeing to our strongest wishes. TARIFFS have given us Economic and National Security, and no Republican should be responsible for destroying this privilege.”
Meanwhile, a decision from the Supreme Court is eagerly awaited regarding Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a statute from the 1970s. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has urged representatives to wait for the ruling, but it is unknown when that decision will be announced.
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In a press release, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) said, “Congress should not tie its own hands on our Constitutional authority to levy tariffs. While I understand the President’s approach to utilize tariffs as leverage to secure more trade deals, the fact of the matter remains the tariffs on Canada have harmed Washingtonians. Congress must play a strong role in the upcoming USMCA review to strengthening the trade deal to the benefits of American farmers, businesses, and consumers.”
- The U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement is currently under review as specified in its “sunset clause.” The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced a public consultation process in advance of the joint review scheduled to begin July 1, 2026.
Trade policy was a key concern of participants in PPAI’s first-ever LEAD ECHO last week. Members met with officials from the White House Office of Public Liaison and the Commerce Department to discuss the impacts of economic uncertainty caused by rapid changes in trade policy throughout 2025, and they urged federal leaders to consider the effects of these policies and changes on industry companies and workers.
READ MORE: Promo Leaders Attend First-Ever LEAD ECHO In Washington
PPAI’s annual Legislative Education & Action Day is set for April 20-21, and interested members are encouraged to apply to attend. Applications are open through February 15.
Please contact Rachel Zoch, CAS, PPAI’s public affairs manager, at rachelz@ppai.org if you have any questions about regulatory issues or government affairs.
