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Canada Reverses Lobster Tariff Move | Concord News
Canada just dropped its planned tax on American lobster — a major victory for Maine’s fishermen — but the trade war isn’t over. In retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Ottawa’s listing 600+ items like cars, appliances, and booze for possible new duties, set to hit on September 8th. These tariffs, paid by businesses not governments, could raise consumer prices and force companies to rethink investments. Trade talks are deadlocked, and economists warn of a “double whammy” for voters — with Yale estimating Americans could pay $1,100 more yearly. Politicians are already weaponizing the…
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