Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) criticized President Trump's recent tariff threats against Canada, describing them as a 'mistake.' Collins emphasized the importance of the trade relationship between the United States and Canada, particularly for her home state of Maine. She stated, 'I still think imposing new tariffs on Canada is a mistake,' during an interview with News Center.
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Senator Collins Criticizes Trump's Tariff Threats Against Canada
Senator Susan Collins has publicly criticized President Trump's tariff threats against Canada, labeling them as a mistake. She highlighted the beneficial trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada, especially for her state of Maine.
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Collins blasts Trump’s Canada tariffs as a ‘mistake’
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Senator Collins Criticizes Trump's Tariff Threats Against Canada