TRUMP ENDS TARIFFS ON SOME CANADIAN PRODUCTS , AIMING TO HELP SENATOR COLLINS

What happened: Trump signed an order removing 50% tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry products, including plywood, certain paper products, machinery, refrigeration equipment, packing crates and seaweed. Key numbers: Tariff relief takes effect October 30, four days before the November 3 midterm elections. Why it matters: Senator Susan Collins, in a close race with Democrat Troy Jackson, had urged the White House to address tariffs affecting Maine companies and farmers. Trump added other Canadian products to the 50% tariff list to offset the relief. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Trump signed an order removing 50% tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry products, including plywood, certain paper products, machinery, refrigeration equipment, packing crates and seaweed.

Senator Susan Collins, in a close race with Democrat Troy Jackson, had urged the White House to address tariffs affecting Maine companies and farmers. Trump added other Canadian products to the 50% tariff list to offset the relief.