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Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins
The changes take effect October thirtieth, and Maine buys more from Canada than from any other foreign country; the swap adds new duties on coffins.
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At a glance
- First reported by CBS News: “Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins”, with reporting from Newscord.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 6:01 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Susan Collins, Sen, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump administration cancels some Canada tariffs, Collins says (October 23).
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- CBS NewsTrump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins
- NewscordWhite House Lifts 50% Tariffs On Some Canadian Goods, Exemptions Start October 30: 8 outlets compared October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump has lifted tariffs on a handful of Canadian products that Maine's farm and fishing industries use widely, and Republican Senator Susan Collins, who faces a tough reelection fight, is cheering.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe list includes corrugated boxes, plastic sacks, packing machinery and seaweed, and the exemptions start October thirtieth. Maine gets its seaweed back!
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHold on, Vera, because the White House swapped in new fifty percent tariffs on shampoo, vinyl flooring, carpets and coffins.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCoffins.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOne flat word from Hank. I'll treasure it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMeanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada could sign a trade deal this afternoon if the United States were there.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTrump says Canada is working very hard on a deal.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCollins says these producers are a vital part of Maine's economy, and she had asked for the relief.
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The story so far
- Trump heads to Kansas to back Sen. Marshall in tight race · The Guardian
- Trump stumping for Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas with midterms 15… · CBS News
- Trump slur at Kansas rally draws Jewish groups' rebuke · NBC News
- Arsenal draw at Bayern, United hammered, Collins courts Manchin · Yahoo Sports
- Virginia state senator indicted; AOC remarks; Austin F1 practice · Breitbart
- Trump administration cancels some Canada tariffs, Collins says · NBC News
- Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan… (this story)
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