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Trump's Tariffs Slash Maine Logging Exports, Jobs at Risk

12/11/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs nearly a year ago have reduced Maine's logging exports to Canada by 18% and border crossings by 25%.
Dana Doran of the Professional Logging Contractors says essential equipment, mainly from Scandinavia, has risen 20% due to steel tariffs.
Many Maine logging businesses have laid off staff or closed operations.
Lawmakers are committed to collaborating with the federal government to support Maine's struggling businesses.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs nearly a year ago have reduced Maine's logging exports to Canada by 18% and border crossings by 25%.
Dana Doran of the Professional Logging Contractors says essential equipment, mainly from Scandinavia, has risen 20% due to steel tariffs.
Many Maine logging businesses have laid off staff or closed operations.
Lawmakers are committed to collaborating with the federal government to support Maine's struggling businesses.