Trump abolishes punitive tariffs to help a Republican senator's reelection.

A U.S. government, under a Trump directive, will exempt certain Canadian agricultural and forestry products from a 50% import tariff starting late October to aid Maine's Republican senator's re-election. This decision follows heightened tensions between U.S. states and Canada after mutual tariffs were imposed in August. Senator Susan Collins requested Trump's intervention to alleviate the impact on local businesses. The tariff exemption will benefit Maine's blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers reliant on Canadian imports. However, new tariffs on other Canadian goods will also be implemented. Critics label the move as a political maneuver to support Collins' campaign.