The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports from Canada, marking a notable bipartisan challenge to one of his key trade policies.

In a close 219-211 vote on Feb. 12, six Republican members broke ranks to join nearly all Democrats in supporting the measure. The resolution, introduced by Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, aims to end the national emergency declaration Trump used to justify the levies imposed on Canadian goods last year.

The vote carries mostly symbolic weight, as the legislation must still pass the Republican-controlled Senate and receive the president's signature—outcomes considered highly unlikely. Trump has repeatedly defended tariffs as essential for economic and national security, and he warned via Truth Social during the House debate that any Republican opposing them would face severe political repercussions in future elections, including primaries.

"Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time," Trump posted. He added that tariffs provide vital advantages and that no Republican should undermine them.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a close Trump ally, had attempted to prevent the resolution from reaching the floor but was unsuccessful. With Republicans maintaining only a slim majority, the six GOP defections—reportedly including Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, and others—combined with strong Democratic support to secure passage.

Critics, including Rep. Meeks, argued that the tariffs have strained alliances, pushed Canada toward closer economic ties with China, and increased costs for American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers. Rep. Don Bacon described the tariffs as a "net negative" for the economy, calling them an effective tax burden on U.S. interests.

Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, framed the vote as the opening salvo in broader efforts to undo Trump's trade measures. He has indicated plans to introduce similar resolutions targeting tariffs on Mexico, Brazil, and Trump's proposed global "Liberation Day" tariffs.

The tariffs also face separate legal challenges, with the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule soon on the president's authority to impose them via emergency powers.

This rare display of cross-party resistance in the Republican-led House highlights growing tensions over trade policy amid ongoing economic pressures and midterm considerations.