Ahead of House Vote, New Data Reveals State Breakdown of $2.2 Billion in Emergency Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Historic Tariff Collections Under IEEPA Exceed All Canada Tariffs from 2002-2017 Combined

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 11, 2026 –  As Congress prepares to vote on H.J.Res.72 to terminate the emergency declaration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) related to Canadian imports, new data released by We Pay the Tariffs reveals the extraordinary financial burden these tariffs have placed on American businesses and consumers.

From March through November 2025, Americans paid at least $2.2 billion in IEEPA tariffs on imports from Canada—one of America's largest trading partners and closest allies. Hundreds of millions more likely were paid in recent months for which data has not yet been reported.

To put this in perspective, the March-November 2025 IEEPA tariffs on Canada alone exceed the $2.18 billion in total tariffs collected on all imports from Canada from 2002 through 2017 combined.

Impact Across All 50 States

Every state has been affected by the Canada tariffs, with the highest costs concentrated in major manufacturing and trade states:

• Michigan: $271 million

• Texas: $193 million

• Illinois: $160 million

• Ohio: $116 million

• California: $107 million

• New York: $100 million

• Indiana: $83 million

• Pennsylvania: $83 million

• Washington: $70 million

• Florida: $66 million

  
  

"Over the last year, Americans have paid hundreds of billions of dollars in extra tariffs without a single vote in the House of Representatives," said Dan Anthony, Executive Director of We Pay the Tariffs. "These aren't tariffs paid by Canada—they're taxes paid by American businesses and ultimately by American consumers."

Small Businesses Bear Disproportionate Burden

While large corporations can often absorb or pass along tariff costs, small businesses face an existential threat. We Pay the Tariffs has collected hundreds of stories from small business owners across the country detailing how tariffs have forced them to raise prices, lay off workers, delay expansion plans, or even consider closing their doors entirely.

Unlike multinational corporations with diversified supply chains and deep pockets, small importers and manufacturers face impossible choices: absorb costs that eliminate their profit margins, raise prices and lose customers to larger competitors, or cut jobs and investment. Many report that tariff bills now exceed their annual profits, threatening businesses that have served their communities for generations.

Public Opposition Grows

The political landscape around tariffs has shifted dramatically. According to a recent Fox News Poll, just 37% of respondents approve of President Trump's handling of tariffs, while 63% disapprove—making it one of the administration's least popular policy areas.

Congressional Vote Looms

The Senate voted late last year to terminate this emergency declaration. Now the House will have its opportunity to go on record. H.J.Res.72 would terminate the "emergency" designation under IEEPA as it relates to imports from Canada.

"There is no emergency with Canada. There never was," added Anthony. "This vote represents an opportunity for Congress to reassert its constitutional authority over trade, help small businesses struggling with higher costs, and respond to an American public fed up with high prices."

The vote on H.J.Res.72 is expected soon, followed by votes to terminate other IEEPA emergencies in the coming weeks.

Small Business Interviews Available:

We Pay the Tariffs can connect media with small business owners from across the country who can describe firsthand the impact of tariffs on their operations, employees, and customers. Contact press@wepaythetariffs.com to arrange interviews.

About the Data

IEEPA tariff collection data is based on publicly available U.S. Customs and Border Protection figures. State-by-state presidential tariff data come from Trade Partnership Worldwide's State Tariff Tracker database, which combines national import and tariff data from the U.S. Census Bureau, tariff schedules from the U.S. International Trade Commission, and state import value data from Census. Trade Partnership Worldwide data is frequently cited in national and international media, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, ABC, NBC, CBS, Axios, Politico, CNBC, CNN, BBC, and more. Contact us at info@wepaythetariffs.com for more.

About We Pay the Tariffs

We Pay the Tariffs is a grassroots coalition of over 800 small businesses that advocates against tariffs. Members include restaurants, manufacturers, retailers, game companies, importers, and other enterprises from every U.S. region. The vast majority of members are micro businesses with 10 or fewer employees. For more information: www.wepaythetariffs.com

MEDIA CONTACT: press@wepaythetariffs.com