President Donald Trump warned Republican lawmakers they will “seriously suffer the consequences come Election time” after six House Republicans joined Democrats to block his Canada tariffs.
The warning came in a Truth Social post hours after the House passed a resolution aimed at reversing Trump’s national emergency declaration at the northern border.
Six Republicans sided with Democrats in the 219-211 vote, handing critics of the tariff policy a narrow victory.
“Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries!” Trump wrote.
( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )
( Donald J. Trump – Feb 11 2026, 6:16 PM ET )Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries! Our Trade Deficit has been… pic.twitter.com/IBAkIOn5hL
— Fan Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) February 12, 2026
The measure moved forward through a procedural tool known as a privileged resolution, which allows the minority party to force a vote despite objections from House leadership.
Democrats used the mechanism to challenge the emergency authority underpinning tariffs on Canada.
Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Kevin Kiley of California, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Jeff Hurd of Colorado, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Dan Newhouse of Washington backed the resolution sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine stood as the lone Democrat voting against it.
Trump has placed tariffs at the center of his economic strategy in his second term, raising import taxes on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.
The policy has strained relations with trading partners and fueled sharp debate on Capitol Hill.
Trump defended the approach in his post, arguing the trade deficit fell while financial markets reached high points under his tariff regime.
“In addition, TARIFFS have given us Great National Security because the mere mention of the word has Countries agreeing to our strongest wishes,” he wrote.
“TARIFFS have given us Economic and National Security, and no Republican should be responsible for destroying this privilege.”
Massie has challenged the legal footing of the tariffs, pointing to congressional authority over taxation.
🚨 VENEZUELAN DICTATOR NICOLAS MADURO IN U.S. CUSTODY 🚨 Do you AGREE Trump made America STRONG again??? ➡️➡️➡️ TAKE THE FREEDOM POLL NOW and stand with President Trump!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
“Taxing authority is vested in the House of Representatives, not the Executive,” he wrote on X.
The House action now shifts pressure to the Senate, where the resolution appears likely to pass.
The measure would terminate Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose punitive measures on Canada.
Meeks praised the six Republicans who crossed party lines. “They sincerely, I think, voted for it because it was important for their constituency, and they were standing up to, you know, Donald King – Donald Trump, who thinks he’s king,” Meeks said.
“To say, ‘I’m going to do what’s best for my constituents first.’ And so I thank them for the courage and what they did, and I hope that they will be with us as we look at other tariff bills that was put forward by the President, as we then continue to try to have a vote to discuss those issues.”
Meeks criticized tariffs on Canada, calling it “one of our strongest allies.” He added, “Canadians gave their life for us and various people and all the President has done from the time that he became president, was insult calling them (the) 51st state, put these 35% tariffs, not allowing the bridge to open up between the United States and Canada.”
The failed procedural rule the night before cleared the path for Democrats to force the vote.
Bacon, Massie and Kiley opposed that rule because it would have barred members from calling snap votes on tariff repeal efforts through the end of July.
Bacon defended his move after the vote. “I don’t like putting the important work of the House on pause, but Congress needs to be able to debate on tariffs,” he wrote.
“Article I of the Constitution places authority over taxes and tariffs with Congress for a reason, but for too long, we have handed that authority to the executive branch. It’s time for Congress to reclaim that responsibility. I also oppose using the rules votes to legislate. I want the debate and the right to vote on tariffs.”
Massie noted any repeal would still face hurdles. “The President would just veto it. The tariffs would stay in place. The emergency would stay in place,” Massie said.
Trump escalated his trade fight with Canada earlier in the week, threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Michigan and Ontario.
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST DROPPED A TRUTH BOMB ON CANADA
“Canada has treated the United States VERY UNFAIRLY for decades… They built this massive bridge with virtually NO U.S. content, thanks to Obama’s stupid waiver dodging Buy American!
Now they want to just TAKE ADVANTAGE… pic.twitter.com/qoewzu2RYd
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 9, 2026
The bridge, named for the Canadian hockey legend who played for the Detroit Red Wings, is under construction between Detroit and Windsor.
In another Truth Social post, Trump accused Canada of unfair trade practices and aligning with China. He tied the bridge’s opening to negotiations over tariffs and market access for American goods.
“I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve,” Trump wrote.
“We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset,” he added.
Trump pointed to Ontario’s removal of U.S. alcohol products from store shelves and claimed Canada built the bridge with “virtually no U.S. content.”
He faulted former President Barack Obama for granting Canada a waiver from the Buy American Act, which requires federal agencies to purchase U.S.-made materials.
“Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just ‘take advantage of America!’ What does the United States of America get — Absolutely NOTHING!” Trump wrote.
“Ontario won’t even put U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products, on their shelves, they are absolutely prohibited from doing so and now, on top of everything else, Prime Minister Carney wants to make a deal with China — which will eat Canada alive. We’ll just get the leftovers! I don’t think so.”
