TRUMP , SEEKING TO HELP MAINE SEN . SUSAN COLLINS , EXEMPTS SOME CANADIAN IMPORTS FROM HIS 50 % TARIFFS

What happened: Trump exempted some Canadian imports, including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery, from the 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, effective Oct. 30. The White House said he sought to offset the burden to U.S. Why it matters: The move comes as Collins faces a tight race with Democrat Troy Jackson, and she said she would seek additional relief and a broader trade agreement with Canada. Sen. Ron Wyden called it an 11th hour attempt to save her political career. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Trump exempted some Canadian imports, including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery, from the 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, effective Oct. 30. The White House said he sought to offset the burden to U.S.

The move comes as Collins faces a tight race with Democrat Troy Jackson, and she said she would seek additional relief and a broader trade agreement with Canada. Sen. Ron Wyden called it an 11th hour attempt to save her political career.