U.S. to lift tariffs on some Canadian goods, Maine senator says

The Journal said the cuts could be balanced by higher levies on other Canadian goods, and that a proclamation could come as early as Friday.

What the tariff exemptions cover

Collins said Maine’s blueberry, potato, apple and seaweed producers rely on Canadian equipment, packaging and other inputs that American suppliers either don’t offer or can’t replace without significant expense, CTV News reported.

“I will continue working directly with administration officials to seek additional relief,” Collins said in a statement.

Collins’ list includes corrugated paper and paperboard boxes, plastic crates and bags, refrigeration and freezing equipment, machinery that sorts and grades farm products, packing and wrapping machinery, and seaweed and algae products for human consumption, Newsweek reported. Employers shouldn’t assume a product qualifies until the proclamation spells out the tariff codes.

Midterm pressure drives the timing

Collins is seeking a sixth term in Democratic-leaning Maine against Democrat Troy Jackson, who has made the trade war with Canada a centrepiece of his campaign. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers of Michigan has also called for an end to the dispute, saying tariffs have raised prices. Reuters said both states are likely central to Republican hopes of holding the U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3, 2026, elections.