U.S. to remove 50% tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war becomes ballot box issue

Posted October 23, 2026 2:33 pm.

The U.S. is expected to remove the 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian products, a media report says.

The Wall Street Journal reports a proclamation from the White House altering the tariffs could come as early as Friday and would affect certain agricultural and forestry products.

The newspaper also reports the move comes in a bid to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins and other Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

In a post on X on Friday, Collins said she helped to secure the exemptions.

“I am pleased to have secured additional tariff exemptions products crucial to Maine’s agricultural industries, including blueberry, potato, apple, and seaweed producers,” she wrote.

“In my repeated conversations with Ambassador Greer, Secretary Lutnick, and other senior Administration officials, I have asked for tariff relief for these important products and I will continue working directly with Administration officials to seek additional relief and encourage a broader trade agreement with Canada, our neighbor, ally, and largest trading partner.”

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Back in late August, the U.S. levied 50 per cent tariffs on nearly US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

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