Trump, seeking to help Maine Senator Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50 percent tariffs
President Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, but then reduced them on some Canadian products used by Maine's agriculture industry. Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican facing a tough reelection, welcomed this exemption. Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs have broadly squeezed Canadian industries and household budgets, while longstanding trade disputes over dairy and lumber remain unresolved between the two countries.
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14 sourcesAhead of tight race, Trump exempts some Canadian goods from tariffs
Trump is exempting some Canadian goods from 50% tariffs while adding new ones
Seeking to help Collins in Maine, Trump exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs
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6 sourcesGOP Sen. Susan Collins Says Trump Will Nix Some Canadian Tariffs—As She Faces Tight Senate Contest
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5 sourcesCanada is feeling the pain from Trump's tariffs — but the trade fight didn't start overnight
Trump expected to remove 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods to help Maine Sen. Collins in midterms
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2 developments- Oct 23Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins
- Oct 24Only right-leaning coverage:Trump’s Tariffs Hammer Canada as Old Trade Feuds Boil Over [WATCH]
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- Trump and Canada: Trump's tariffs and his calls for a 51st stateearliest story we hold Nov 26, 2024 · 177 stories · 176 before this oneweek of Nov 25, 2024week of Oct 19, 2026
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- The 2026 Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collinsearliest story we hold Nov 14, 2024 · 37 stories · 35 before this oneweek of Nov 11, 2024week of Oct 19, 2026
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