In a largely symbolic vote, the House narrowly passed a resolution of disapproval regarding the President’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada. Six Republicans joined the Democrats in rejecting the Trump tariffs. House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to block the vote from happening and was disappointed in the outcome. “The President has veto power and there’s not a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override the veto so it’s not going to change the policy anyway,” said Johnson. “I think this is a fruitless exercise and a pointless one.” After the vote, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig issued a statement. It said, ‘Trump’s trade war with Canada is crushing our family farmers and working people.’ And this vote was an opportunity to stabilize the U.S. trade relationship with Canada.
