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U.S. dropping some Canada tariffs, Susan Collins says as trade war looms over Maine Senate race

CNBC Friday 23 October 2026, 18:23 UTC 1 min read
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watch now The U.S. will issue tariff exemptions on several categories of Canadian imports, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday. The Republican incumbent's announcement came as voters have already started casting ballots in the pivotal Maine Senate race, which has emerged as one of the most competitive contests of the midterm election cycle. This is breaking news.

watch now The U.S. will issue tariff exemptions on several categories of Canadian imports, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday. The Republican incumbent's announcement came as voters have already started casting ballots in the pivotal Maine Senate race, which has emerged as one of the most competitive contests of the midterm election cycle. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
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