The Senate approved a resolution Wednesday, April 2, to cancel President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, with four Republicans crossing party lines to join Democrats. The measure passed 51-48, reflecting growing concern among lawmakers about the economic impact of the White House’s trade strategy.

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Four Senate Republicans voted against Trump’s tariffs on Canada

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In a 51-48 vote, the Senate approved a resolution to repeal President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. The bipartisan effort saw four Republicans join Democrats in opposing the White House’s trade policy.
Lawmakers argued that the tariffs could damage industries like fishing, paper manufacturing and agriculture.
Trump defended the tariffs as necessary to pressure Canada on fentanyl trafficking.

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The Senate approved a resolution Wednesday, April 2, to cancel President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Four Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats.

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The measure passed 51-48, reflecting growing concern among lawmakers about the economic impact of the White House’s trade strategy.

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Republicans Susan Collins, Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in support. However, the resolution will likely get shut down in the Republican-led House.

Plus, Trump said he would veto it if it reached his desk.

What have lawmakers said about the tariffs?

Collins said the tariffs could damage Maine’s economy, including key industries like fishing and paper manufacturing.

Paul criticized the approach as a unilateral tax, arguing it undermines Congress’ role in setting trade policy.

Speaking on behalf of Kentucky’s agriculture and bourbon sectors, McConnell said tariffs could raise costs for producers and consumers.

Murkowski warned that Alaskans would also feel the economic strain.

How has Trump responded?

Trump defended the tariffs as necessary to pressure Canada on fentanyl trafficking.

On Truth Social, he called out the four Republican senators, urging them to support his trade efforts.

Trump also declared April 2 “Liberation Day,” launching new duties on vehicles and other imports.

What have Democrats said?

Democratic senators argued the tariffs overstep executive authority and put American jobs and alliances at risk.

Sen. Tim Kaine, who introduced the resolution, said the move sends a message to halt what he described as a misguided economic policy.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar warned that escalating trade tensions with Canada could permanently harm cross-border relations.

What’s next?

The resolution faces long odds in the House. Even if it passed, Trump said he would block it.

Meanwhile, markets dipped after the administration’s broader tariff announcement. Some economists warned of inflationary pressure and supply disruptions if trade tensions continue.

Tags: Canada, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Tariff, Trade

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MEANWHILE, A GROUP OF SENATE REPUBLICANS BROKE WITH THEIR PARTY TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO BLOCK PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TARIFFS ON CANADIAN PRODUCTS.

THE SENATE VOTED 51 TO 48 IN FAVOR OF A DEMOCRATIC-LED MEASURE TO REVOKE TRUMP’S CANADIAN TARIFFS.

SENATORS SUSAN COLLINS OF MAINE; RAND PAUL AND MITCH MCCONNELL OF KENTUCKY; AND LISA MURKOWSKI OF ALASKA JOINED ALL 47 DEMOCRATS IN SUPPORTING THE MEASURE.

SEN. RAND PAUL, R-KY

“This is a tax, plain and simple. Taxes should not be enacted by one person. So I will vote today to end the emergency. I will vote today to try to reclaim the power of taxation, the power of the tariff, to where the Constitution designated it should properly be, and that is in Congress.”

WHILE THE RESOLUTION IS NOT EXPECTED TO GO ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE — IT REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT BREAK IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY…

EVEN AFTER THE PRESIDENT TRIED TO PRESSURE THE FOUR G-O-P SENATORS, IN A POST ON HIS TRUTH SOCIAL PLATFORM, TELLING THEM TO GET ON BOARD THE REPUBLICAN BANDWAGON AND PENALIZE CANADA FOR ALLOWING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FENTANYL TO BE SOLD IN THE U.S.

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