Trump Cancels 50% Tariffs on Canadian Products to Support US Companies
President Trump signs an order to cancel tariffs on Canadian products following pressure from a Minnesota senator.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order canceling the 50 percent tariffs imposed on certain Canadian agricultural and forestry products, a move that could support American agricultural companies that rely on those goods.
The action comes after Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine urged the White House to resolve the issue of tariffs on products affecting businesses and farmers in her state. Collins is facing a tough re-election campaign.
Republican candidates in border states in the northern United States, which have been most affected by the tariffs, including Maine and Michigan, are trying to balance appealing to Trump’s base with winning over independent voters.
Collins said the exemption would help the state’s blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers.
Collins stated, “These producers are a vital part of our state’s economy and support our rural and coastal communities. Many of our farmers and producers rely on specialized equipment, packaging materials, and other products from Canada, which are either unavailable from U.S. suppliers or cannot be replaced without incurring significant costs.”
Collins clashed with her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, on the issue of tariffs during a debate held on October 6.
Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, which took effect after talks between the two countries collapsed in August. The two sides have remained in a standoff since then, despite Trump’s assertion that Canada is working to reach an agreement.
