Lobbyists go to work for Canada tariff carveouts
The US levies on autos, dairy, and alcohol affect only a sliver of goods, but they could have an outsize impact on select states.
Companies engaging with Canada are lobbying for exemptions from the new US tariffs on their exports, particularly affecting states reliant on industries like dairy, seafood, and road salt. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been urged to reconsider the tariffs by Senator Susan Collins, while Sen. Jerry Moran has expressed concern over imports like road salt.
The US and Canada remain at odds over a potential trade deal before President Trump's term ends, with both sides wary of appearing to create "holes in the tariff wall." Consumer Technology Association's Ed Brzytwa predicts a "downward spiral" of retaliation if a deal isn't reached in time. White & Case's David Bond warns that additional trade penalties could be imposed, particularly impacting vulnerable Republicans in states like Wisconsin and Maine.
Despite the mounting pressure from lawmakers, many companies are hesitant to request exemptions, fearing the strategy may lose effectiveness with the new Congress.
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