U.S. House Votes to Terminate Trump's Canada Tariffs

Rare bipartisan rebuke of former president's trade policies as midterms approach

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-211 to rescind former President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, with six Republicans joining Democrats in the bipartisan vote. The move demonstrates growing opposition to Trump's trade policies within his own party, though the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

Why it matters

The vote comes as the U.S. enters a crucial midterm election season, with every House seat on the ballot. Trump has threatened to undermine any Republicans who support the measure, underscoring the ongoing tensions within the party over his influence and economic policies.

The details

The bill, authored by Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks, argues that Trump's tariffs have damaged the U.S. relationship with Canada, a close ally and major trading partner, and increased domestic prices for American consumers and businesses. Six Republican representatives, including Brian Fitzpatrick, Don Bacon, and Thomas Massie, joined Democrats in approving the legislation.

  • The U.S. House voted on the measure on February 12, 2026.
  • Trump first imposed tariffs on Canadian goods during his re-election campaign in 2024.

The players

Donald Trump

Former U.S. President who imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, threatening retaliation if Canada made a trade deal with China.

Gregory Meeks

Democratic Representative from New York who authored the resolution to rescind Trump's tariffs on Canada.

Brian Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative from Pennsylvania who joined Democrats in voting to approve the legislation.

Don Bacon

Republican Representative from Nebraska who voted with Democrats, stating that the tariffs have been a "net negative" for the economy.

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative from Kentucky who also voted to rescind Trump's tariffs on Canada.

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What they’re saying

“Today's vote is simple, very simple: Will you vote to lower the cost of living for the American family or will you keep prices high out of loyalty to one person, Donald J Trump?”

— Gregory Meeks, Democratic Representative from New York (cryptopolitan.com)

“Tariffs have been a 'net negative' for the economy and are a significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying.”

— Don Bacon, Republican Representative from Nebraska (cryptopolitan.com)

What’s next

The measure now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where it will require 60 votes to pass. Trump has vowed to retaliate against any Republicans who support the bill, potentially complicating its path forward.

The takeaway

The House vote demonstrates the growing bipartisan opposition to Trump's trade policies, even within his own party, as the U.S. enters a crucial midterm election season. However, the fate of the measure remains uncertain, underscoring the ongoing political tensions surrounding Trump's economic agenda.