**Senate Votes to End Trade Emergency with Canada**

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16 days ago - Politics

Senate Passes Resolution to End Trade Emergency with Canada

In a significant move, the Senate has voted to end a national emergency that was declared in 2025, which imposed extra taxes on goods imported from Canada. This resolution passed with a close vote of 51 to 48, mainly supported by Democrats.

By removing these additional costs, the Senate aims to make products from Canada, such as food and electronics, more affordable for consumers. This is good news for everyday people as it means they might pay less at the store for items that come from Canada.

Ending this emergency also sends a strong message about the importance of trade between the United States and Canada. It shows that both countries value their relationship and want to work together. Additionally, this change could help boost businesses that depend on Canadian imports, leading to more local jobs and a stronger economy.

Prominent senators such as Mr. Kaine, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Warner were key players in introducing this resolution. As it moves forward in Congress, many will be watching to see how quickly this measure is approved by the House of Representatives and what it means for future trade relations with Canada.

This is a resolution that ends the national emergency that created extra costs (called duties) on goods brought from Canada.

  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2025.
  • By ending this emergency, it will make it cheaper for businesses and people to buy products that come from Canada.
  • This can lead to lower prices for items such as clothes, food, and electronics.
  • It is supported by multiple senators who believe this will help the economy and improve trade relationships with Canada.
99 votes

Yes

51

No

48

Not Voting

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  1. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 160.
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  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 160.
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  3. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  4. Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Introduced in Senate

    This is a resolution that ends the national emergency that created extra costs (called duties) on goods brought from Canada.

    • The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2025.
    • By ending this emergency, it will make it cheaper for businesses and people to buy products that come from Canada.
    • This can lead to lower prices for items such as clothes, food, and electronics.
    • It is supported by multiple senators who believe this will help the economy and improve trade relationships with Canada.
  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  7. Introduced in Senate