is easing some tariffs on Canadian imports, according to Sen. Collins announced the move as voters in the state's crucial Senate race cast their ballots. This is a significant development in the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada, with the midterm election race adding a new layer of political significance.
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The U.S. will issue tariff exemptions on several categories of Canadian imports, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday.
The Republican incumbent's announcement came as voters have already started casting ballots in the pivotal Maine Senate race, which has emerged as one of the most competitive contests of the midterm election cycle.
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