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Democrats Defy Trump as Tariff Battle Intensifies

2/12/2026

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  • On February 12, 2026, Democrats beat U.S. President Donald Trump as six Republican representatives voted to block tariffs on Canada.
  • Trump warned Republicans of electoral consequences if they oppose his approach.
  • Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized the tariffs for raising prices and creating uncertainty for American families.
  • Economists, including Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, criticized Trump's economic strategy for harming healthcare and increasing mortality among older Americans.