‘It’s just getting worse’: anger in Maine over Trump’s trade war with close neighbor Canada
Summary
A logging business in Maine shut down due to delays in getting machine parts caused by expensive tariffs, which are part of a trade war with Canada. This trade conflict and high fuel prices have hurt Maine’s economy, important because logging is a major industry there. The issue is also a topic in the 2024 Senate race, where Democrat Troy Jackson challenges Republican Senator Susan Collins.Key Facts
- Molly London and her husband closed their Maine logging business after waiting weeks for costly replacement parts caused by tariffs.
- Maine’s economy relies heavily on logging, especially in counties like Penobscot, known historically for its timber industry.
- A trade war with Canada and record-high diesel fuel prices have made logging more expensive and difficult.
- Maine sends about 40% of its exports to Canada, making trade ties very important.
- Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, has served 29 years and chairs the Senate appropriations committee.
- Democrat Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger, is challenging Collins in the 2024 Senate election.
- Maine’s population leans Democrat but values independence and re-elected Collins in 2020 despite voting for Joe Biden.
- Voters in rural areas like Penobscot feel left behind by political promises amid economic struggles.
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