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Roseville Today
By the People, for the People
California Republican Kiley Defies Trump on Tariffs Ahead of Reelection
Rep. Kevin Kiley breaks with GOP leadership to vote against procedural motion suppressing tariff votes.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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California Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley of Roseville was one of a few House GOP members to publicly oppose President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada. Kiley also defied House Republican leadership by voting against a procedural motion that would have prevented votes on Trump's emergency tariffs until August. While Kiley's actions may seem principled, he is likely appealing to independent and Democratic voters in his redrawn district ahead of a reelection bid.
Why it matters
Kiley's defiance of Trump and GOP leadership on the tariff issue highlights the political calculations he is making as he weighs his reelection options in a district reshaped by Democratic-led redistricting. His willingness to buck his party's positions could appeal to moderate and left-leaning voters, but may also put him at odds with the Republican base.
The details
Kiley was among a handful of House Republicans who publicly opposed Trump's tariffs on Canada this week. He also voted against a procedural motion that would have prevented any votes on the president's emergency tariffs until August. This move defied orders from House GOP leadership, who Kiley said were asking members to 'legislate a fiction' by declaring a day is not actually a day.
- On February 12, 2026, Kiley voted against the procedural motion suppressing tariff votes.
- In November 2025, California voters approved Proposition 50, which redrew Kiley's congressional district in a way that is more favorable to Democrats.
The players
Rep. Kevin Kiley
A Republican congressman from Roseville, California who is weighing a reelection bid in a redrawn district that leans more Democratic.
President Donald Trump
The former president whose tariffs on Canada were opposed by Kiley.
House Republican Leadership
GOP leaders in the House of Representatives who ordered members to support the procedural motion that Kiley voted against.
What they’re saying
“It is in the national interest for important matters of economic and national security policy to be debated by the House of Representatives. That's what we're here for.”
— Rep. Kevin Kiley
What’s next
Kiley has not yet declared which congressional district he will seek reelection in, but is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks as he weighs his options in the redrawn districts.
The takeaway
Kiley's defiance of Trump and GOP leadership on the tariff issue suggests he is making calculated political moves to appeal to independent and Democratic voters in his redrawn district, even if it means bucking his own party. This could boost his reelection chances, but may also alienate him from the Republican base.
