House Democrats Prepare to Force Vote on Blocking Trump’s Tariffs on Canada

TLDR

• House Democrats plan to vote on a resolution to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
• Rep. Gregory Meeks sponsors the resolution to end the national emergency behind the tariffs.
• The vote has a good chance of success with bipartisan support from some Republicans.
• If passed in the House, the resolution is likely to face a veto from President Trump.
• GOP leaders are divided over the tariff repeal, with some Republicans opposing the measure.

House Democrats are preparing to force a vote this week on a resolution aimed at blocking President Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is sponsoring the resolution. The proposed measure seeks to end the national emergency that Trump used to impose the tariffs.

Resolution Could Succeed with Bipartisan Support

The vote, expected on Wednesday, holds a strong chance of success. Democrats need only two Republicans to join their side for the resolution to pass, assuming all members are present. A few Republicans have expressed frustration with Trump’s tariff strategy, especially those concerned about the impact on the economy and international relations.

Rep. Meeks is also addressing broader tariffs that affect countries like Mexico. He is advancing resolutions to terminate the national emergencies Trump invoked for these tariffs. The potential for bipartisan support has grown, as some Republicans are dissatisfied with the tariffs’ effect on trade relations.

Trump’s Expected Veto and the Senate’s Role

If the resolution passes the House, it is expected to be taken up by the Senate. However, it is presumed that President Trump would veto it. Despite this, Democrats hope to leverage the veto to draw attention to the pushback against the administration’s tariffs. Some Republicans may resist voting against the president, especially as they await a Supreme Court decision on the legality of using the national emergency statute for these measures.

House Republican leaders recently declined to extend a rule that limits Democrats’ ability to force tariff repeal votes. This move came after several Republicans, including Reps. Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley resisted extending the prohibition. They had previously opposed extending the rule due to concerns over the tariffs’ effects on their districts.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has expressed confidence that Republicans will remain unified on the matter. He believes that Republicans will support the president’s economic policies, including the tariffs. However, the ongoing legal challenges and mixed party opinions may complicate matters.

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