Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in Maine

The Guardian reports: Republican senator faces critical re-election battle in state where president’s trade war has outraged voters Donald Trump dropped some of the US’s tariffs on Canada on Friday to “better serve the public interest” the White House said, handing a win to Susan Collins, the embattled Republican senator for Maine, as she faces a tight re-election campaign that will help determine whether Democrats can flip control of Congress.

This politics story centres on Canada. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Susan Collins, Maine and Donald Trump.

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Location

Canada · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

24 Oct 2026, 02:06 IST

Key names

Susan Collins, Maine, Donald Trump, White House

Section

Politics

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• The GuardianTrump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in Maine 24 Oct, 02:06

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