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  "id": 3184247,
  "title": "Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/trumps-trade-war-with-canada-could-rattle-economies-in-states-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:06:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/08/24/trumps-trade-war-with-canada-could-rattle-economies-in-states-with-key-senate-races"
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  "account": "President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is intensifying as the midterm elections draw near, potentially disrupting Republican plans to address voters' economic worries. The conflict, which erupted over the weekend when talks broke down, may prompt Canada to retaliate with tariffs, harming American businesses and consumers. Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, a likely Democratic target this year, cautioned that new tariffs on Canada would be detrimental. Maine, along with Michigan, Ohio, and Alaska, serves as crucial trading partners for Canada, with many Democrats hoping to exploit the issue ahead of the Senate majority. While Vice President Kamala Harris visited Maine, emphasizing the importance of a fair deal for the state, Trump dismissed the dispute as a result of Canada \"ripping off the United States for years,\" vowing to impose additional tariffs that could reach 50% by 2027.",
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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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