White House Braces for GOP Revolt Over Trump Tariffs

House to vote Wednesday on overturning controversial Canadian tariffs

Feb. 11, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The Trump administration is preparing for a significant Republican rebellion as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on Wednesday to overturn the president's controversial tariffs on Canadian imports.

Why it matters

The potential GOP revolt highlights the growing divisions within the party over Trump's protectionist trade policies, which have faced bipartisan criticism. A successful House vote to block the tariffs would be a major rebuke of the president's agenda.

The details

According to a White House insider, the administration is expecting a "substantial" number of Republicans to join Democrats in voting to overturn the tariffs on Canadian goods. The tariffs, which Trump imposed in 2018, have been criticized by lawmakers from both parties as harmful to American consumers and businesses.

  • The House is scheduled to vote on the measure to overturn the tariffs on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Trump administration

The executive branch of the federal government under the leadership of former President Donald Trump.

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What they’re saying

“The Trump administration is bracing for a "substantial" Republican mutiny as the House prepares to vote Wednesday on overturning the president's controversial Canadian tariffs.”

— White House insider

What’s next

If the House votes to overturn the tariffs, the measure would then go to the Senate, where it would need to pass with a two-thirds majority to override a potential presidential veto.

The takeaway

The potential GOP revolt over Trump's tariffs highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican party and the challenges the former president faces in maintaining support for his protectionist trade agenda.