Collins urges White House to weigh economic toll of Canada tariff standoff

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) pressed the Trump administration to reconsider its tariff dispute with Canada, warning that the measures would raise costs for her state's businesses and residents. She called for both sides to return to negotiations after talks collapsed, leading to a 50% U.S. tariff on over $20 billion in Canadian goods and Canada's pledge to match those duties. Collins said she has heard from farmers, lobstermen, and businesses concerned about supply chains and retaliatory measures.