Trump exempted plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery from his 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods, effective Oct 30, a carve-out the article ties to helping Maine Sen. Susan Collins in a

What happened: Trump exempted some Canadian imports, including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery, from the 50% tariffs he imposed on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer. The changes take effect Oct. Why it matters: The White House said the move offsets the burden to U.S. commerce. Collins said she asked trade negotiator Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for relief and will seek a broader trade agreement with Canada. Sen. Ron Wyden called it an attempt to save Collins' political career. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

Trump exempted some Canadian imports, including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery, from the 50% tariffs he imposed on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer. The changes take effect Oct.

The White House said the move offsets the burden to U.S. commerce. Collins said she asked trade negotiator Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for relief and will seek a broader trade agreement with Canada. Sen. Ron Wyden called it an attempt to save Collins' political career.