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“While seafood was ultimately exempted from the US-Canadian trade war, the tariff threat raised fears in the industry and put pressure on Susan Collins, the Republican senator who is in a close midterm election race with Democrat Troy Jackson.”

“There are signs the Trump administration is taking note of that pressure, with some tariffs on Canadian goods lifted last week after lobbying from Republican Maine Senator Susan Collins, who is running for re-election in November.”

“(Katie Simpson/CBC) Fears of losing shelf space If there isn't a resolution by next year, Gellert says his company will have to reassess how it handles the tariffs and whether it is sustainable to keep importing these Canadian goods.”

“The stakes: Ottawa is counting on the UAE to deliver on a $70-billion investment pledge, while the new trade deal is expected to reduce or eliminate tariffs on more than 99 per cent of Canadian exports to the Gulf state.”