PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldTrump Lifts Some Canada Tariffs Ahead of 2026 Midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration removed certain tariffs on Canadian imports on October 23, 2026, two weeks before the midterm elections. The tariff relief covers products like plywood sheets, paper products, machinery, and refrigeration equipment. This move may benefit Senator Susan Collins of Maine, a border state affected by the trade war. The original tariffs imposed 50% duties on $20 billion of Canadian goods, prompting Canadian retaliation.
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