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Collins Calls Trump’s 50% Tariff Plan a Mistake

8/31/2026

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  • Republicans say the party must conduct soul searching before President Donald Trump leaves office in 2029.
  • Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) called Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods a mistake.
  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval at its lowest point, yet 95% of MAGA voters still support him.
  • A McLaughlin & Associates poll (Aug. 18-24) found JD Vance leading a hypothetical GOP primary with 32% support.