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In a significant move on Wednesday, six Republican members of the House aligned with Democrats to approve a resolution challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports, marking a rare defiance against the administration during a highly scrutinized vote.
The resolution passed with a narrow margin of 219 to 211, initiated by Democrats through a privileged resolution mechanism. The Republicans who voted alongside the Democrats included Representatives Dan Newhouse of Washington, Kevin Kiley of California, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Jeff Hurd of Colorado, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Conversely, Democrat Jared Golden from Maine sided with the majority of Republicans in opposition.
During the proceedings, President Trump issued a stern caution to Republicans contemplating a break from party lines.
This resolution aims to nullify the national emergency declaration that serves as the basis for Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The administration has defended this emergency authority by linking it to issues of fentanyl trafficking and border security.
President Trump says he will back primary challengers against the Republican members of Congress who oppose his tariffs on Canada and other countries
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🔴 Don Bacon
🔴 Brian Fitzpatrick
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“Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries! Our Trade Deficit has been reduced by 78%, the Dow Jones has just hit 50,000, and the S&P, 7,000, all Numbers that were considered IMPOSSIBLE just one year ago. In addition, TARIFFS have given us Great National Security because the mere mention of the word has Countries agreeing to our strongest wishes. TARIFFS have given us Economic and National Security, and no Republican should be responsible for destroying this privilege. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP”
The resolution seeks to unwind the national emergency declaration underpinning Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The White House has argued that the emergency authority is tied to fentanyl trafficking and border security concerns.