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  "id": 16266671,
  "title": "US ends tariffs on some Canadian products, replaces them with others amid tight mid-term race for Susan Collin in Maine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/us-ends-tariffs-on-some-canadian-products-replaces-them-with-others",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:27:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
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    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-ends-tariffs-on-some-canadian-products-amid-tight-mid-term-race-for-republican-susan-collin-11792807945270.html"
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  "summary": "The US has announced the end of 50% tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry products, replacing them with new tariffs on certain other Canadian products. The changes, which will take effect on 30 October, were announced by President Donald Trump, who claims the exemptions will help Maine's agriculture industry, particularly blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers. Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins, who is in a tight race for reelection, initially made the announcement, stating that the relief would aid Maine's farmers and rural and coastal communities. However, her Democratic rival, Troy Jackson, has criticized Collins for enabling Trump's tariff policies and accused her of voting to confirm the people behind the policies. The move comes amid the ongoing trade standoff between the US and Canada, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Financial Post",
        "title": "Trump to lower some tariffs against Canada, says Maine Senator Susan Collins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-to-lower-some-tariffs-against-canada-says-maine-senator-susan",
        "published": "2026-10-23T19:00:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "WSJ Economy",
        "title": "Live Q&A: How the economy, inflation and tariffs could shape midterm elections and determine control of Congress and Trump’s agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/live-q-a-how-the-economy-inflation-and-tariffs-could-shape-midterm",
        "published": "2026-10-23T19:21:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Trump to cut Canadian tariffs after pressure from Republicans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-to-cut-canadian-tariffs-after-pressure-from-republicans",
        "published": "2026-10-23T20:21:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MarketWatch Top",
        "title": "Some Republicans are opposing Trump on tariffs. Maine’s Susan Collins just got him to back down on Canadian levies.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/some-republicans-are-opposing-trump-on-tariffs-maines-susan-collins",
        "published": "2026-10-23T20:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Trump removes 50% tariffs on Canadian products to try to boost to Maine companies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-removes-50-tariffs-on-canadian-products-to-try-to-boost-to",
        "published": "2026-10-23T21:12:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Napa Valley wineries lose Canadian market and see tourist decline amid Trump tariffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/napa-valley-wineries-lose-canadian-market-and-see-tourist-decline",
        "published": "2026-10-23T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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