Trump Canada Tariffs: In the United States, President Donald Trump has faced a political challenge over the import tariffs imposed on Canada. The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a resolution taking a step toward ending these tariffs. The proposal received 219 votes in support and 211 against.
This step is being seen as significant because such opposition to the President’s major economic policy is considered rare in a House of Representatives controlled by the Republican Party. The purpose of the resolution is to end the national emergency on the basis of which the Trump administration had imposed tariffs on Canada. However, final changes in the policy will require the President’s approval, which does not appear likely at present.
Now this proposal will go to the Senate. Earlier, the Senate has also expressed dissatisfaction over the tariffs imposed on Canada and other countries. Only after approval by both chambers can the resolution be sent to the President for signature.
Trump says that the tariff policy gives the United States strength in trade negotiations and creates pressure on partner countries. But lawmakers argue that these steps are affecting domestic businesses and increasing the price burden on consumers.
Gregory Meeks, a senior leader of the Democratic Party in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, while presenting the resolution said that this decision is related to reducing costs for ordinary families and easing the pressure of inflation.
In recent days, Trump had also warned of imposing tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods imported from Canada, which has further increased tensions in relations between the two countries. Experts believe that this dispute could later take the form of a wider trade conflict.
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