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In a dramatic move on October 30, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to overturn President Trump’s high tariffs on Canadian goods, marking one of the sharpest congressional rebukes yet of Trump’s trade policy toward America’s northern neighbor. Representative Rick Larsen of Washington state noted that persistent tariff hikes have hurt families and businesses, especially those close to the border, calling the trade war with Canada “pointless” and damaging to both economies. Larsen urged House Republicans to take action, stressing that collaboration with Canada creates jobs and lowers prices.

President Trump had earlier this year used emergency powers to set a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports, then raised that steeply to 35 percent in August. He recently announced an additional 10 percent tariff following frustrations with an anti-tariff ad run by the Ontario provincial government.

Analysts point to these so-called “fentanyl-fueled tariffs” as a major sticking point, combining Trump’s push for trade protectionism with political disputes over both law enforcement and commercial policy. Canadian officials have expressed alarm at the escalation, pointing out the risk to longstanding economic ties. The Canadian side has been relatively quiet in direct negotiations, but the U.S. moves have sparked strong reactions from trade representatives and business groups across both countries.

CTV News explains that the Senate vote puts domestic pressure on President Trump as he faces growing criticism from lawmakers concerned about harming local economies—particularly in states dependent on cross-border commerce with Canada. However, political observers warn that the House of Representatives, currently led by Speaker Mike Johnson, is unlikely to take up these Senate measures to end the tariffs soon, leaving uncertainty for importers and Canadian exporters in the months ahead.

For Canadian-made medium and heavy-duty vehicles, some relief may be in sight. According to Flexport’s Global Logistics Update, U.S. importers can exempt USMCA-compliant parts from the usual 25 percent tariff, instead only paying duties on non-U.S. content. That said, the current Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, and timber do not additionally apply to these vehicles, meaning the “fentanyl” and reciprocal tariffs remain the most significant immediate burden for Canadian exporters.

In headline news, the U.S. Senate’s challenge to Trump’s unilaterally imposed tariffs has renewed debates in Washington and Ottawa about the future of North American trade. For Canadian industries and workers, the weeks ahead may prove decisive as political and economic pressure mounts on both sides of the border.

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