Bill · S.Res. 898· Senate(119-SRES-898)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the additional tariffs imposed on Canadian goods under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the rhetoric surrounding the bilateral relationship between Canada and the United States harm United States consumers and businesses and the tariffs should be rescinded.
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5006)
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the view of the Senate that recent tariffs and hostile rhetoric toward Canada harm United States consumers and businesses. It notes that Canada is a strong ally and major trading partner, but tensions and hostile remarks have caused Canadian travel to the United States to drop. President Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which went into effect on August 22, 2026. In response, Canada placed retaliatory tariffs on United States goods worth $27,600,000,000 in Canadian dollars. These rising costs add to affordability pressures for American families and hurt businesses that rely on Canadian imports. The Senate resolves that the President should rescind the tariffs and immediately stop inflaming tensions with Canada.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should immediately stop inflaming tensions and repair the bilateral relationship with Canada.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The resolution calls for the rescission of tariffs on Canadian goods, which would help ease trade tensions and remove retaliatory barriers.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
United States businesses relying on Canadian imports face increased costs and reduced competitiveness due to tariffs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?-4
The resolution highlights how tariffs on Canadian goods and retaliatory measures create cost pressures and disrupt supply chains, harming economic growth.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-4
Tariffs on Canadian imports increase costs and reduce competitiveness for United States businesses relying on cross-border supply chains.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Relief from Tariffs: The Senate resolves that the President should rescind the additional tariffs imposed on Canadian goods under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338). This would be a positive outcome because the text states that these rising costs compound existing affordability pressures facing United States families in housing, transportation, and everyday goods.
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Better International Relations: The resolution states that the President should immediately stop inflaming tensions with Canada and refrain from needlessly harming the bilateral relationship, including by ceasing reference to Canada as the 51st State and attempting to rename Lake Ontario. This could benefit people by restoring a positive relationship with one of the strongest allies and largest trading partners of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Harm to Consumers and Businesses: The text notes that the additional tariffs imposed on Canadian goods under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the rhetoric surrounding the bilateral relationship harm United States consumers and businesses. Specifically, United States businesses that rely on Canadian imports or cross-border supply chains face increased costs, disrupted planning, and reduced competitiveness.
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Retaliatory Tariffs and Affordability Pressures: The text points out that the Government of Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on United States goods worth $27,600,000,000 in Canadian dollars starting on September 8, 2026. Furthermore, the text states that the rising costs from the tariffs imposed under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 compound existing affordability pressures facing United States families in housing, transportation, and everyday goods.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-4Good For Farmers-3Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Middle Class Households-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves International Trade+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth-4Improves Small Business Support-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce-3
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5006)