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- U.S. President Donald Trump is lifting 50% tariffs on select Canadian agricultural and industrial goods.
- Sen. Susan Collins secured exemptions for nine Canadian product categories, aiding Maine blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed farms.
- Trump imposed 50% tariffs in August on $20 billion of Canadian exports and banned alcohol, dairy by-products, and molasses.
- Collins’ tight race with Democrat Troy Jackson could flip the Senate if she loses.