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Trump ends tariffs on some Canadian products, aiming to help Senator Collins
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump signed an order removing 50% tariffs on select Canadian agricultural and forestry products, benefiting Maine companies ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
- The tariff relief targets products like plywood, paper, machinery, and seaweed, which are important to Maine's economy, particularly for blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers.
- Trump simultaneously added tariffs on other Canadian goods to offset the relief, including carpets, paints, shampoos, and wooden coffins.
- The move comes amid a tight Senate race in Maine between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson, with Collins having urged tariff relief to aid local businesses.
- The tariffs have strained US-Canada trade relations since August, with Canada retaliating in September, and the White House claims the new action refines the scope of previous tariffs while addressing Canadian trade practices.
