House Democrats, led by Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, are poised to challenge President Donald Trump’s contentious tariffs on Canadian goods, with a vote that could come as early as this Wednesday. This resolution, first introduced last March, had been stymied by House Republican leaders who had previously blocked such measures, leveraging Trump’s emergency powers to impose tariffs. However, this blockade was lifted in January following internal pressures from certain GOP members, including Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, who has expressed dissent over the tariffs.

Rep. Bacon, in a recent interview, criticized the administration’s approach towards Canada, stating, “We have a trade agreement with them, and I don’t like how the White House has treated our neighbor and ally.” His stance signifies a potential shift in the Republican perspective, making the upcoming vote particularly challenging for GOP lawmakers who have been feeling the heat from businesses in their districts suffering under the tariff’s impact.

The Senate has already made its position clear, having voted twice to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada — in April and again in October. Notably, these votes saw bipartisan support with key Republican Senators such as Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski siding with Democrats. Despite these efforts, the symbolic nature of these votes remains, as overriding a presidential veto requires a formidable two-thirds majority in both chambers.

In February, President Trump invoked his emergency powers to levy a 25 percent tariff on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. This drastic measure was justified by the administration as a necessary step to curb undocumented migration and the influx of fentanyl into the United States. However, the administration has exempted a majority of Canadian goods that comply with the terms of the existing U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

As the House gears up for this critical vote, the outcome remains uncertain. The decision will not only reflect the legislative branch's stance on trade and foreign policy but also test the political resilience of lawmakers under the looming shadow of economic repercussions and international relations.

Doug Palmer contributed to this article.