Exemptions would apply to certain paper, plastics, machinery and some food products
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The Trump administration is expanding exemptions of tariffs on some Canadian products, a move that may help boost Republican Senator Susan Collins’ reelection campaign in Maine.
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Collins announced in a statement Friday that the exemptions would apply to certain paper, plastics, machinery and some food products, saying it would help the state’s rural and coastal economy.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Collins, who is in a competitive reelection race, has touted her ability to get reductions in tariffs that impact Maine consumers and businesses.
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