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August 24, 2026
Sen. Susan Collins Opposes Trump's Proposed 50% Tariff on Canadian Imports
- Senator Susan Collins of Maine has publicly opposed President Trump's proposed 50% tariff on Canadian imports, calling it a mistake.
- Collins' stance comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Canada over trade issues, with Canadian officials preparing for potential retaliatory measures.
- President Trump has reiterated that the tariffs would apply to automotive and steel imports, effective January 1, 2027.
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- Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalatesAug 24, 2026 at 1:59 PM · CNBC
- Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%Aug 24, 2026 at 2:03 PM · NBC
- Trump proclaims ‘WE DON’T NEED CANADA’ as he threatens new 50% tariffs on car and auto partsAug 24, 2026 at 2:09 PM · Independent
- Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian auto and steel imports starting in 2027Aug 24, 2026 at 2:18 PM · CBS News
- Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsenAug 24, 2026 at 2:43 PM · Independent
- Trump threatens to raise auto, truck and metal tariffs on CanadaAug 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM · NBC
- Vulnerable GOP senator breaks with Trump on 2 key issues as Vance makes stop without herAug 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM · Fox News
- Collins blasts Trump’s Canada tariffs as a ‘mistake’Aug 24, 2026 at 5:55 PM · The Hill
- Raskin: 'Trump's idiotic trade war killing American businesses'Aug 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM · The Hill