Trump's Canada trade war threatens Senate races in border states
President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada threatens Republican efforts in key Senate races ahead of the midterm elections, as border states face economic fallout from new tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports. Canada plans retaliatory tariffs Tuesday, potentially raising prices and disrupting supply chains for Americans. 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 Canada trading partners. Democrats are capitalizing on the issue, with Michigan nominee Abdul El-Sayed calling it a "vanity" move. Former Pence adviser Marc Short called it a political trap for Republicans. Trump remains unapologetic, vowing 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and steel by 2027, while Vice President JD Vance defended the policy as seeking fairness.