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U.S. to drop some tariffs on Canadian exports, says Maine senator

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Malone, K. G. (2026, October 23). U.S. to drop some tariffs on Canadian exports, says Maine senator. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/cp-newsalert-u-s-to-drop-some-tariffs-on-canadian-exports-says-maine-senator/article_eedc9078-09c8-5e83-b6b5-7c9d98a3eb06.html

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Senator Susan Collins announced that President Donald Trump plans to lift certain tariffs on Canadian exports in nine categories, including corrugated paper and agricultural machinery, ahead of the midterm elections. This move addresses concerns raised by key states like Maine where these industries are significant.

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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 United States senator said U.S. President Donald Trump will lift some tariffs on Canadian exports as the trade war with Canada becomes a ballot box issue in key races ahead of November’s midterm election. asserted

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Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, said nine categories of Canadian exports will be exempted from tariffs, including corrugated paper, plastic boxes and several types of machinery important to her state’s agricultural industries. asserted

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U.S. to drop some tariffs on Canadian exports, says Maine senator

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