The tariffs have raised costs for American businesses and consumers, while not achieving their stated goals.
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Another View: Trump’s tariffs have become Biden’s tariffs
Biden said he wanted to end his predecessor’s damaging trade war. So why hasn’t he?
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EU edges closer to eliminating tariffs on Maine lobster
A key European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly to advance a trade deal to eliminate import duties to Europe on American lobster.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. drops tax on Canada’s aluminum, heading off retaliation
Gov. Janet Mills had joined New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott to ask President Trump to eliminate the tariff.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
European Union drops tariffs on U.S. lobster
The decision will put the U.S. on equal footing with Canada in what had traditionally been a huge export market for American lobster.
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China cuts tariffs on $75 billion in U.S. goods
Both nations agreed to reduce tariffs on each other’s goods as part of the ‘Phase 1’ deal signed last month.
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Before EU warned Iran of nuclear deal violations, Trump threatened tariffs on European autos
The U.S. effort to coerce European foreign policy, a move one European official equated to ‘extortion,’ represents a new level of hardball tactics with America’s oldest allies.
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China trade deal could help Maine lobster industry
The deal requires China to spend $32 billion over next 2 years on U.S. agricultural goods, which could include lobster.
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Trump’s trade deal with China won’t give many U.S. companies relief
Some – including chemical makers, apparel retailers and auto parts manufacturers – will still face the same punishing tariffs.
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Maine wine and food dealers worry new tariffs will upend business
Severe tariffs on wine, cheese, food and other products from Europe could devastate small businesses in Maine and across the U.S.