White House removes Canadian goods from tariff list ahead of midterms

The White House announced on Friday it will remove certain Canadian goods, including plywood, paper products and refrigeration equipment, from the US tariff list starting 30 October, replacing them with items such as valves and carpets. The move reflects President Trump's efforts to defend American workers and offset the burden of Canada's "discriminatory treatment," and comes as Republican Senator Collins seeks exemptions for Maine's agricultural sectors ahead of midterm elections.