Key facts
- Nine Maine agricultural products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples, and seaweed, are exempted from US tariffs on Canada.
- The US is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
- Senator Susan Collins has repeatedly sought tariff relief for these products.
- The exemptions are seen as a move to aid Collins' re-election campaign.
Senator Susan Collins announced that nine Maine agricultural products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples, and seaweed, have been exempted from US tariffs on Canadian goods. The US is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian products, with the White House stating it is working to "protect the economic prosperity and national security of the American people". The exemptions are seen as a move to aid Collins' re-election campaign in the upcoming midterm elections. President Donald Trump stated that Canada is "working very hard" on a trade deal with the US.