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Published
February 18, 2022

Our View: Biden should issue ceasefire in Trump’s trade war

The tariffs have raised costs for American businesses and consumers, while not achieving their stated goals.
Published
October 2, 2021

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?
Published
November 11, 2020

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.
Published
September 15, 2020

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.
Published
August 21, 2020

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.
Published
February 6, 2020

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.
Published
January 15, 2020

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.
Published
January 15, 2020

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.
Published
January 14, 2020

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.
Published
January 8, 2020

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.