President Donald Trump’s tariffs could destabilize Maine’s lobster, lumber and electricity industries. Canada is Maine’s biggest trading partner. According to the Press Herald, Maine imported $4.4 billion worth of goods from our northern neighbors last year. About $2 billion were imports of fuel and electricity.
Right now, many Mainers are bracing for the 25 percent tariff that President Donald Trump plans to levy on Canada and Mexico on Saturday.
"The President campaigned on bringing down the price of eggs, bread, heat, housing, and cars. These tariffs will do the opposite," Mills said Friday in a statement.
President Donald Trump is preparing to levy tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, despite concerns about the implication for the global economy.
Canada, which is Maine's largest trading partner, could be particularly hard hit by a 25% universal tariff, as suggested by the president.
HOULTON, Maine (WGME) — There's a new barrier along Maine’s northern border with Canada. U.S. Border Patrol is beefing up security in Houlton to curb illegal entries from Canada. According to the U.S. Border Patrol Houlton Sector, they have seen a 250% ...
President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.
If the US imposes import taxes as the president has threatened, its neighbour is mulling a range of responses.
While there has been debate on how President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would affect the state’s manufacturing economy, there are concerns of another possible outcome: increased energy costs for Mainers,
The annual conference is organized by the University of Maine’s Lobster Institute to create bilateral interaction and conversation about the lobster industry. Wednesday's discussions focused on the ocean’s changing ecosystems, industry data, and the management philosophies of both countries.
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Lobster industry leaders from across coastal New England and the Maritimes met in Bar Harbor for an annual two-day meeting.
HOULTON, Maine (WGME) — There's a new barrier along Maine’s northern border with Canada. U.S. Border Patrol is beefing up security in Houlton to curb illegal entries from Canada. According to ...