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Business · Global trade · published 2026-08-25 · via Fortune

GOP candidates in border states face backlash over Trump's new Canadian tariffs

President Trump raised tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports, prompting Canada to plan retaliatory measures. Republican lawmakers in states like Maine, Michigan, and Ohio worry about economic fallout and voter anger ahead of the midterms. Some GOP figures criticize the move, while Trump remains defiant, threatening further tariffs on autos and steel.

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