President Trump raised tariffs on 20 billion dollars in Canadian imports after negotiations broke down, prompting retaliatory trade measures from Canada. This escalation threatens Republican Senate candidates in border states like Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Alaska, where trade with Canada is vital for industries including fishing, lumber and automotive manufacturing. Republican Senator Susan Collins warned that fallout from these tariffs would hurt American businesses and consumers. Democrats are hoping to leverage this sensitive issue to reclaim the Senate majority in the upcoming midterm elections.
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