Collins, Jackson Clash Over Canada Tariffs in Maine Debate

“The Hill reports Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed over tariffs on Canada in their first Maine Senate debate.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on After the Bell
Published 5:01 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Jackson, Collins tangle on Canada tariffs: 'We can't eat road salt'”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:01 PM ET on After the Bell, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Susan Collins, Jackson, Canada.
BBN covered this story before: Variety: 'The Beast' Review Calls Jackson Actioner Subpar (October 7).

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The HillJackson, Collins tangle on Canada tariffs: 'We can't eat road salt'

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Hill reports Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed over tariffs on Canada in their first Maine Senate debate.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCollins stressed her opposition to the tariffs, calling Canada a vital trading partner for Maine. Jackson's line of the night: we can't eat road salt.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHank, that is the most honest sentence in American politics. You cannot eat road salt. I have checked. Twice. Bunker rations were involved.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo my guess was wrong. I expected a snack. It's a gritty argument about trade, and I respect that.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWait, so the Senate race is a salt fight? The Russell is down one point three one percent.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSmall caps hate tariffs and hate salt.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDale, the data doesn't say tariffs moved the Russell tonight. That's your opinion wearing a tie.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt's a very good tie, Hank. Cross-border costs pile up, and a bill always arrives. Usually in a Canadian accent, politely.