President Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada by imposing tariffs on 20 billion dollars in Canadian imports following failed negotiations, with Ottawa planning retaliatory measures on Tuesday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer downplayed the tariffs’ impact, saying the administration does not expect major consequences. Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, a border state, warned that the fallout would hurt U.S. businesses and consumers. The trade dispute threatens Republican chances in Senate races in Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Alaska, where Canada is an essential trading partner.
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