(Washington, February 12, 2026) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to end tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian goods, a move that breaks with the former president’s trade policies.
The House voted to repeal the tariffs, signaling a shift in trade policy and potentially easing economic tensions with a key ally.
- The House passed a bill to eliminate tariffs on Canadian imports.
- Six Republican representatives voted with Democrats to support the measure.
- Former President Trump has threatened “consequences” for those Republicans.
- The White House anticipates further defections from the GOP on similar trade votes.
House Vote on Canada Tariffs
The House voted in favor of ending the tariffs, a move that reverses a key tenet of former President Trump’s trade agenda, according to The New York Times. The vote came despite opposition from some Republicans and a warning from Trump of potential repercussions for those who opposed his policies.
According to Fox News, Trump threatened unspecified “consequences” for the six Republican representatives who voted to reverse his tariffs. The former president has long advocated for protectionist trade policies, arguing they benefit American workers and industries.
GOP Defections and White House Response
The White House reportedly anticipated some level of Republican opposition to the bill, but the number of GOP defections exceeded expectations, Politico reported. Officials believe this vote signals a potential willingness among some Republicans to break with Trump on trade issues.
House Democrats are now planning to capitalize on this apparent division within the GOP, with plans for a series of additional votes targeting tariffs, according to Axios. The move suggests a broader effort to challenge Trump’s trade policies and seek more open trade agreements.
International Implications
The bill’s passage represents a departure from the “America First” trade policies pursued during the Trump administration, Al Jazeera noted. The move could help to repair strained relationships with Canada and other trading partners.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The New York Times, Fox News, Politico, Axios, and Al Jazeera and added independent analysis and context.
