White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods
BBC Business's headline. Reported by BBC Business, BBC News, BBC News World, TVC News, MyJoyOnline.
What the sources say, in brief
According to TVC News, the US is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with the White House saying on Friday it was working to protect the economic prosperity and national security of the American people. The BBC reported that Republican senator Susan Collins, who faces a tight race next month, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief. MyJoyOnline said the change comes two weeks before the midterm elections after a Republican candidate lobbied for it. The BBC News World reported that from 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets. The sources do not give a full list of affected goods.
Key points
- TVC News reports the US is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
- According to the BBC, Susan Collins said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief.
- The BBC News World reports tariffs will be eased from 30 October on some products, including certain machinery.
- BBC News World reports tariffs will be placed on others, such as carpets, under the same change.
- MyJoyOnline reports the move comes two weeks before the midterm elections.
What we know
- The White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods, according to the BBC.
- TVC News reports the US is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
- The BBC News World reports tariffs will be eased from 30 October on some products, including certain machinery.
- The BBC News World reports tariffs will be placed on others, such as carpets.
What happens next
- The BBC News World reports tariff changes take effect from 30 October.
Sources differ: MyJoyOnline describes the candidate as lobbying for the change, while the BBC describes Susan Collins as saying she had been working with the White House on tariff relief.
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White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods. According to TVC News, the US is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with the White House saying on Friday it was working to protect the economic prosperity and national security of the American people. The BBC reported that Republican senator Susan Collins, who faces a tight race next month, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief. MyJoyOnline said the change comes two weeks before the midterm elections after a Republican candidate lobbied for it. The BBC News World reported that from 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets. The sources do not give a full list of affected goods. Covered by 5 publications. BBC Business: White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods. BBC News: White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods. BBC News World: White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom. TVC News: US Lifts Tariffs On Some Canadian Goods. MyJoyOnline: White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom.
Who is covering it
- BBC Business United Kingdom White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race to keep her senate seat in next month's elections, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief. 23 Oct · Tier 1
- BBC News United Kingdom White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race to keep her senate seat in next month's elections, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News World United Kingdom White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets. 24 Oct · Tier 2
- TVC News Nigeria US Lifts Tariffs On Some Canadian Goods The US is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with the White House saying on Friday it was working to “protect the economic prosperity and national security of the American people”. The exemptions could also boost Republican candidates in the midterms elections on 3 November, as many 24 Oct · Tier 3
- MyJoyOnline Ghana White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom The Trump administration is lifting some of its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods two weeks before the midterm elections, after a Republican candidate in a key Senate race said she had lobbied for the change. 24 Oct · Tier 3
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