Trump Lifts Tariffs on Canadian Goods to Aid Collins

President Donald Trump has signed an order removing tariffs on select Canadian agricultural and forestry products. The move aims to support vulnerable Republican Senator Susan Collins ahead of the upcoming election.

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Commercial trucks come through border customs from Detroit on the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, as trade tensions escalate over U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures by Canada, in Windsor Ontario, Canada, February  3, 2025. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo

United States President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday to lift 50% tariffs on select Canada agricultural and forestry imports, aiding key border-state industries. The relief comes as incumbent Republican senators face tight reelection battles ahead of upcoming legislative contests. The White House previously imposed $20B in tariffs on imports from the northern neighbor, triggering $20B in retaliatory duties from Ottawa.

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