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Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs in surprise vote

Six House Republicans defy President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods in a surprise vote, sending a message to the president about the contentious trade policy. The GOP leaders had fought hard to avoid the measure, suggesting it was a long shot.

Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs in surprise vote
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Six House Republicans have defied President Donald Trump's wishes by voting in favor of blocking his Canada tariffs, a move they argue will help maintain trade relationships and avoid economic harm to American businesses. The vote was seen as a significant rebuke of the President's hardline stance on trade policies. GOP leaders had pushed for a more unified front against the tariffs but ultimately failed to persuade enough members to stay in line with Trump's position. The decision highlights growing tensions between some Republicans and the President over his trade agenda.

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