Trump Exempts Some Canadian Plywood, Packing Crates and Machinery From 50% Tariffs

Trump exempted plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery from the 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, the Associated Press reported October 23. Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, said she secured exemptions for some Canadian agricultural and forestry items. The relief covers specific products within more than 500 tariffed categories, lowering landed costs for a narrow set of goods.