Congress·Passed Senate·S.J.Res. 37

Senate Passes Resolution to End Trump's Tariffs on Canadian Imports

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

12 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

↔Companion bill: Senate Passes Resolution to End Trump's Canada Tariff Emergency

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

This resolution ends a national emergency that was declared on February 1, 2025. By stopping this emergency, the government would also stop charging special taxes, known as tariffs, on goods brought into the United States from Canada.
The move aims to lower costs for American businesses and families. Canada is one of the United States' biggest trading partners, and these taxes often lead to higher prices for things like lumber, car parts, and energy.
Congress is using its power to cancel a specific order issued by the President. Under the law, if both the Senate and the House of Representatives agree, they can end a national emergency that they believe is no longer necessary or appropriate.
If this resolution becomes law, it would signal a return to more normal trade rules with Canada. This could help stabilize supply chains and reduce the financial pressure on industries that rely on Canadian materials to make their products.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

StateScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

4 milestones10 actions

Apr 3, 2025House

Held at the desk.

Apr 3, 2025House

Received in the House.

Apr 3, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr 2, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 160.

Apr 2, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 160.

Vote Results

1 vote

SenatePassedApr 2, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Democrat

45 – 0

Republican

4 – 48 · 1

Independent

2 – 0

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Related News

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BNN Bloomberg·about 1 month ago

The Daily Chase: U.S. Congress passes resolution to end Canada tariffs

The U.S. Congress has passed legislation to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. The vote marks a shift for the Republican-led house as concerns around the midterms loom. The U.S. president is likely to veto this bill, making it unlikely to become law.

Anadolu Agency·12 months ago

US Senate passes resolution to repeal Trump tariffs on Canada

The US Senate passed a resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada. In a 51-48 vote, the upper chamber passed S. J. Res. 37, a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

Politico·12 months ago

Senate Republicans buck Trump, join Dems in rejecting Canada tariffs

In a rare show of defiance, four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to reject President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports. The vote signals growing concern over the economic fallout of the administration's aggressive trade agenda.

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