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Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs

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Wiseman, P. (2026, October 23). Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/trump-seeking-to-help-maine-sen-susan-collins-exempts-some-canadian-imports-from-his-50-tariffs/article_41cc55b0-7b1c-5857-8429-52d544cf1f99.html

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President Donald Trump has exempted certain imports from his previously imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, in an apparent effort to assist Maine Senator Susan Collins during her reelection campaign. These exemptions cover items like plywood sheets and machinery and will become effective on October 30. The White House justified the changes as a way to alleviate burdens on U.S. commerce while serving the public interest better.

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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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President Donald Trump, seeking to help Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a tough reelection battle in Maine, is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer. asserted

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The changes will take effect Oct. 30. asserted

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The White House said the president was seeking to offset “the burden to U.S. commerce while better serving the public interest.’’ asserted

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Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs

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