Trade War With Canada Threatens GOP in Key Senate Races

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President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada threatens Republican efforts in key Senate races ahead of the midterm elections, as tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports risk higher prices and supply chain disruptions for American voters. The dispute intensified after weekend negotiations collapsed, with Canada planning retaliatory tariffs Tuesday. Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, a top Democratic target, called the tariffs a mistake, citing impacts on lobsters, blueberries, and lumber. Michigan, Ohio, and Alaska also face pressure as major trading partners with Canada. Trump defended the tariffs on Truth Social, claiming Canada has "ripped off" the U.S., while Vice President JD Vance visited Maine to reassure border-state voters. Democrats, including Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed, are using the issue to attack Republican opponents, framing it as proof of economic mismanagement.


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