The administration of President Donald Trump has announced exemptions from 50% tariffs on select products imported from Canada. The changes will take effect on October 30 and apply to several commodities, including plywood, packaging crates, and certain machinery. hnonline.sk ↗
The decision came shortly before congressional elections in which Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine is defending her seat. Collins stated that she had secured tariff exemptions for Maine, which reports say had significantly affected trade with neighboring Canada. Independent ↗
The tariffs originally applied to Canadian goods worth approximately 20 billion dollars. The exemptions are set to cover nine categories of products. In addition to plywood, packaging crates, and machinery, they also include blueberries, potatoes, and apples. Der Standard ↗
The trade measures caused dissatisfaction in Maine, as the state has close economic ties with Canada. Collins therefore presented the tariff relief as a step to limit their impact on local businesses and farmers. The Guardian ↗
The senator faces a difficult campaign and, according to published polling data, is running neck and neck with her Democratic rival. There are 11 days left until the election. The decision on exemptions could thus influence one of the most closely watched Senate races. El Pais ↗
The White House said the goal of the adjustments is to protect the economic prosperity and national security of the United States. Further developments will show whether the exemptions become permanent and what impact they will have on trade between the US and Canada. BBC News ↗
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Trump pred voľbami do Kongresu zruší niektoré clá uvalené na výrobky z Kanady
hnonline.sk
| 23:05 23.10.
White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods
BBC News
| 22:39 23.10.
Embattled Susan Collins announces exemptions for Maine from Trump Canada tariffs
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| 22:07 23.10.
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| 22:04 23.10.
La senadora republicana que lucha por su escaño en Maine anuncia que ha arrancado a Trump exenciones a los aranceles a Canadá
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| 21:51 23.10.
Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs
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