WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced a new resolution to reverse President Trump’s wildly unpopular tariffs on Canadian goods, which amount to a 25 percent tax on goods imported from one of America’s top trading partners and closest allies. The legislation is privileged, which means the U.S. Senate will be required to vote on the resolution in the coming weeks. The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Angus King (I-Maine).

“By slapping tariffs on Canada—one of our closest allies—President Trump is driving up grocery bills for American families already struggling to get by,” said Senator Coons. “This reckless trade policy could shrink growth and push us into a recession this year. We must reverse these tariffs that’ll hurt hardworking families on both sides of the border who have been burdened by rising costs in every aspect of their daily lives at the hands of Trump.”

“Since we announced our intention to file legislation to challenge President Trump’s senseless taxes on Canadian goods, I have received an outpouring of support from constituents who are outraged by this administration playing fast and loose with our economy,” said Senator Kaine. “Virginians and Americans across the country have been loud and clear: they want lower prices, not higher ones. They want economic growth, not a recession—which even Trump admits could result from his misguided economic policies. I look forward to this legislation coming to the floor for a vote so every senator can publicly answer this question: are you willing to put your constituents and our economy above Trump’s worst impulses?”

“This administration is igniting a reckless trade war and regular Americans are paying the price,” said Senator Klobuchar. “Costs for everyone will go up and our farmers and businesses will suffer. Canada is Minnesota’s top trading partner and is a key U.S. ally. We must reverse these damaging tariffs before it’s too late.”

“President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods will hurt Virginians and hurt the American people. When he ran for office, he promised the American people lower costs. This baseless trade war with one of our closest allies has the exact opposite impact, raising prices on everything from groceries to houses and cars,” said Senator Warner. “It’s time for Congress to step in.”

The new legislation would terminate the February 1 emergency that Trump used to launch his trade war with Canada, and thus eliminate the unilateral tariffs imposed on Canadian imports. Trump’s order cites the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), an unprecedented use of IEEPA in its nearly half-century history. After an initial one-month delay, President Trump moved forward with the tariffs, with the import taxes starting to be collected on March 4, 2025. In total, President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs will cost the average American household up to $2,000 a year, with the tariffs on Canadian imports making up a significant portion of that. These IEEPA tariffs represent the largest tax increase on American families in recent history.

Polls have overwhelmingly demonstrated that the American people do not support Trump’s trade wars. According to a recent survey by Public First, just 28 percent of American adults supported specifically applying tariffs to Canada, while 43 percent opposed them.

Data regarding goods traded with Canada, by state, in 2023 is available here. Delaware exports $856 million and imports $861 million in goods with Canada annually.

You can read the full text of the legislation here.