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TRUMP EXEMPTS SOME CANADIAN IMPORTS FROM HIS 50 % TARIFFS
Trump exempting some Canadian imports from 50% tariffs signals tariff policy shift.
Context
What happened: Trump is exempting some Canadian imports, including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery, from the 50% tariffs he imposed on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. The changes take effect Oct.
Why it matters: The White House said the move offsets the burden to U.S. commerce. Sen. Susan Collins, in a tight race, said she sought relief for Maine farmers and businesses and will push for a broader trade agreement with Canada. Sen. Ron Wyden called it an attempt to save her career.
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What changed
Trump is exempting some Canadian imports, including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery, from the 50% tariffs he imposed on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. The changes take effect Oct.
Why it matters
The White House said the move offsets the burden to U.S. commerce. Sen. Susan Collins, in a tight race, said she sought relief for Maine farmers and businesses and will push for a broader trade agreement with Canada. Sen. Ron Wyden called it an attempt to save her career.