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Maine senator says she secured tariff exemptions for some Canadian goods

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Ballingall, A. (2026, October 23). Maine senator says she secured tariff exemptions for some Canadian goods. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/maine-senator-says-she-secured-tariff-exemptions-for-some-canadian-goods/article_72c55c9f-971c-4c80-b83d-7220f6b1c357.html

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Senator Susan Collins of Maine announced she secured tariff exemptions from President Trump’s tariffs on various Canadian goods, which are important to Maine's agricultural and seaweed industries. This move comes as Collins seeks re-election in a state bordering Canada, emphasizing the impact of trade policies on local economies amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

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As of October 23, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump exempted nine categories of Canadian exports from tariffs, including plywood sheets and certain machinery, ahead of the November midterm elections. This move was aimed at helping embattled Republican Senator Susan Collins in her re-election bid in Maine, a state with significant trade ties to Canada. The exemption covers products like corrugated paper, plastic boxes, and refrigeration equipment, which are critical for Maine’s agricultural industries such as blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers. The changes will take effect on October 30. This shift could also impact Michigan and New Hampshire, where Republican candidates have similarly spoken out against tariffs on Canada to bolster their election campaigns.

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A U.S. senator in Maine says she has clinched exemptions from President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on a host of Canadian goods, highlighting the trade war’s political presence in a key battleground ahead of American midterm elections. asserted

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In a statement on social media, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins — who is seeking re-election as a moderate Republican in the state that borders Quebec and New Brunswick — said she has “secured additional tariff exemptions” for products that are crucial for Maine agricultural and seaweed producers. asserted

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