U.S. House of Representatives rejects tariffs on Canada, 6 Republicans defect

PANews February 12 News, according to Jinshi reports, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at ending Trump’s tariffs on Canada. This indicates that, as the midterm elections approach with a focus on the cost of living, there is increasing anxiety about the White House’s economic agenda. Although Trump has threatened to veto similar measures, making it unlikely for the bill to become law, the defection of six Republicans and the opposition of almost all Democrats highlight that Trump’s control over the narrow Republican majority in the House is becoming increasingly fragile. Republicans are striving to maintain control of both the House and Senate in the November elections, but with Trump’s declining support on economic and immigration issues, this task is becoming more difficult. Trump explicitly stated during the vote that any Republican who defies him on tariffs will face political consequences.