The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to terminate President Trump's tariffs on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke amid escalating trade tensions. The measure, approved 219-211 on February 11, 2026, targets duties imposed last year on Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber, which Trump justified as protecting American industries but critics say harmed cross-border supply chains. Supporters, including some Republicans, argue the tariffs raised consumer costs without boosting jobs, while opponents claim they safeguard national security.
The legislation now heads to the Senate, where passage remains uncertain given Trump's influence over GOP senators and his vowed veto. Canadian officials welcomed the vote as a step toward freer trade under USMCA, noting billions in lost exports. Trump dismissed it as "weak" on social media, insisting tariffs pressure Canada on migration and energy issues. Business lobbies like the US Chamber of Commerce back repeal, citing inflation risks, but steelworkers' unions oppose, fearing import floods.
This reflects broader 2026 trade frictions, with similar duties on Mexico lingering. No final resolution yet, but the House action signals growing congressional pushback against unilateral executive trade policy.
