Trump tariff removals test waters for political duty applications ahead of midterms
By Zack Budryk ( October 28, 2026, 19:10 GMT | Comment) -- The Trump administration's lifting of key tariffs on Canada ahead of next week's midterm elections could benefit allies in tight races, but it could also open the administration up to legal arguments that the duties are being applied for political purposes.The Trump administration's lifting of key tariffs on Canada ahead of next week's midterm elections could benefit allies in tight races, but it could also open the administration up to legal arguments that the duties are being applied for political purposes....
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