CatalystGeopolitics
Some Republicans are opposing Trump on tariffs. Maine’s Susan Collins just got him to back down on Canadian levies.
Republican opposition and Collins persuading Trump to reverse Canadian levies signal tariff policy uncertainty.
Context
What happened: Sen. Susan Collins of Maine lobbied against certain tariffs on Canada, and President Trump backed down on those levies, per MarketWatch. Collins is touting the effort as she faces a tough midterm race.
Why it matters: The episode shows some Republicans opposing Trump on tariffs, and Collins is presenting her lobbying success as an asset in her reelection campaign.
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What changed
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine lobbied against certain tariffs on Canada, and President Trump backed down on those levies, per MarketWatch. Collins is touting the effort as she faces a tough midterm race.
Why it matters
The episode shows some Republicans opposing Trump on tariffs, and Collins is presenting her lobbying success as an asset in her reelection campaign.
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Oct 26, 2026 07:20 PM ET