White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
The Trump administration is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods two weeks before the midterm elections, after a Republican candidate in a key Senate race said she had lobbied for the change.
As the US midterm elections approach, the White House has decided to lift certain tariffs on Canadian goods. This move was announced just two weeks before the elections took place. The tariff exemptions will include plywood sheets, some paper products, specific machinery, and refrigeration equipment. The decision was made following a Republican candidate in a crucial Senate race who lobbied for the change.
The move aims to support her state's agriculture industry. The tariff war began in August when the US imposed a 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian goods after trade talks broke down. Canada has retaliated with its own tariffs, which Prime Minister Mark Carney described as necessary to protect workers. The White House stated that while some products will have their tariffs lifted, others such as carpets and waste products will see new tariffs.
The action reflects President Trump’s "continued efforts to defend American workers and ensure fair trade." Canada's internal trade minister, Dominic LeBlanc, said Canada is ready to work towards a mutually beneficial trading relationship, while acknowledging the ongoing impact of US tariffs on Canada.
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