Kentucky Senator Rand Paul was one of four Republicans who voted against Trump’s proposed tariffs. Getty Images



Several Republican senators joined Democrats to stop Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The vote, held in the Senate, was a rare challenge to the former president’s trade policies. The decision came just hours after Trump announced new tariffs on foreign imports, aiming to boost American industries.

The Senate voted 51-48 to pass the resolution. Four Republicans—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul—broke ranks with their party to support it. Democrats pushed for the vote by using a procedural move, arguing that Trump’s tariffs were unnecessary and harmful to American consumers. The measure aimed to end the national emergency Trump used to justify the tariffs.

Although Trump’s new tariffs did not directly include Canada, the Senate’s decision signaled strong opposition to his aggressive trade policies. The tariffs, which Trump introduced in a White House ceremony, were meant to protect U.S. industries. However, critics said they would increase costs for American families and businesses.

“Tariffs will hurt our families. Canada is not an enemy,” said Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who sponsored the bill. He urged lawmakers not to burden American households with unnecessary price hikes.

Many Republicans have mixed feelings about Trump’s trade restrictions. Free trade has long been a core conservative value, but Trump’s policies have challenged that belief. While some GOP leaders supported Trump’s tariffs, others worried about the economic impact. The House Speaker, Mike Johnson, attended the White House event, celebrating what Trump called "liberation day" for American manufacturers.

Despite the Senate’s vote, the bill has little chance of passing in the Republican-controlled House. Trump also vowed to reject it if it reached his desk. However, the vote showed that not all Republicans back Trump’s trade policies. Some economists warned that his plan could slow economic growth and damage relations with key U.S. allies.

Before the vote, Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Republicans to oppose the resolution. He claimed the tariffs were necessary to stop fentanyl from entering the U.S. from Canada. However, critics dismissed this argument, pointing out that most fentanyl comes from the southern border.

Trump reacted strongly on his social media platform, Truth Social. He criticized the four Republican senators who voted against him, urging them to “get on the Republican bandwagon” and punish Canada for alleged fentanyl sales.

Senator Susan Collins defended her decision, saying the tariffs would raise costs for working families in Maine. “People will see price hikes at grocery stores, gas stations, and heating oil suppliers,” she warned. “The ones who can afford it the least will suffer the most.”

Democrats saw the vote as a sign that Americans are turning against Trump’s policies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pointed to recent Democratic victories in elections, saying, “People are realizing how bad Trump is. Tariffs are part of the reason.”

Meanwhile, House Democrat Gregory Meeks announced plans to force a similar vote in the House. “Republicans can’t keep avoiding this,” he said. “It’s time to show whether they support Trump’s economic pain on their own voters.”

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