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White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods ahead of midterms

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The White House announced it will temporarily suspend tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including lumber, paper products, and some machinery, replacing them with duties on items like valves, carpets, and waste. Citing President Trump's commitment to protect American workers, the move aims to offset the burden of Canada's allegedly discriminatory trade policies on U.S. business. The decision comes amid looming midterm elections.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/23/2026

Latest developmentOct 24, 04:39
White House removes Canadian goods from tariff list ahead of midterms
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  1. 1Institutional statementOct 30, 00:00recorded Oct 24, 05:00single sourcerevised

    美国白宫取消对部分加拿大商品的关税

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    Subject：
    White House
    Action：
    remove certain products from the list of Canadian goods it taxes
    Object：
    plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and certain packing crates and boxes
    Occurred (fact side)：
    Oct 30, 00:00
    BBC Business ↗Report pageRevision 3 · currently revised
    Published (valid side)：
    Oct 24, 04:39
    First seen (known side)：
    Oct 24, 05:00
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  1. BBC BusinessRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    White House removes Canadian goods from tariff list ahead of midterms

    Report first recorded Oct 24, 05:00

    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.

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