Canadian tariffs to further raise prices, a top concern for voters

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 1,064

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — A developing trade war with Canada could bite Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterm elections as voters worry about rising prices and industries in states with competitive races could suffer.

Maine’s lobster industry dodged what officials had warned could be economic havoc Thursday morning when Canada reversed its decision to tax lobster imports at 25%. But states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin could see effects if Canada follows through on retaliatory …

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