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TRUMP LIFTS TARIFFS ON SOME CANADIAN IMPORTS , ADDS OTHERS IN SWEEPING REVISION
Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian imports while adding others in sweeping revision.
Context
What happened: The Trump administration removed tariffs on some Canadian products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples, seaweed, packaging materials, refrigeration equipment and machinery, while adding valves, carpets and waste products to the tariff list.
Key numbers: Tariffs of up to
Why it matters: Sen. Susan Collins said she secured the exemptions after asking U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for relief. Democratic challenger Troy Jackson criticized her for seeking credit, saying she helped enable tariffs that raised costs for Mainers.
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What changed
The Trump administration removed tariffs on some Canadian products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples, seaweed, packaging materials, refrigeration equipment and machinery, while adding valves, carpets and waste products to the tariff list.
Why it matters
Sen. Susan Collins said she secured the exemptions after asking U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for relief. Democratic challenger Troy Jackson criticized her for seeking credit, saying she helped enable tariffs that raised costs for Mainers.