Collins says Trump administration is exempting some Maine goods from Canada tariffs
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the Trump administration has canceled some tariffs on Canada, including on nine agricultural products important to Maine.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins said the Trump administration has canceled some of its tariffs on Canada. NBC News and The Guardian both reported her announcement.
According to The Guardian, Collins said in a statement on X that the exemptions cover nine agricultural products. They include blueberries, potatoes, apples and seaweed.
The Guardian reports that Collins also said many Maine farmers depend on specialized equipment and materials from across the border. In her words, those items are "unavailable from American suppliers" or too costly to replace.
The Guardian describes Collins as facing a tight re-election race in a state where the tariffs on Canada have caused anger. It says the race could help decide whether Democrats win control of Congress.
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- NBC NewsTrump administration cancels some Canada tariffs, Sen. Susan Collins saysFri, Oct 23, 2:48 PM EDT
- The GuardianEmbattled Susan Collins announces exemptions for Maine from Trump Canada tariffsFri, Oct 23, 4:07 PM EDT
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