TRUMP EASES TARIFFS ON CANADIAN IMPORTS WEEKS BEFORE US MIDTERMS , OFFERING RELIEF TO MAINE

What happened: The Trump administration eased some tariffs on Canadian imports two weeks before the November 3 midterms, removing duties on plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, while adding tariffs on carpets, certain valves and waste products from October 30. Key numbers: Why it matters: The relief could benefit Republican Senator Susan Collins, who faces a tough re-election contest in Maine and said she secured exemptions for products important to the state's agricultural sector. Duties on other Canadian goods mean not every sector benefits. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration eased some tariffs on Canadian imports two weeks before the November 3 midterms, removing duties on plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, while adding tariffs on carpets, certain valves and waste products from October 30.

The relief could benefit Republican Senator Susan Collins, who faces a tough re-election contest in Maine and said she secured exemptions for products important to the state's agricultural sector. Duties on other Canadian goods mean not every sector benefits.