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The Canadian Steel Producers Association says to date 1,000 steel jobs have been lost and production is down 30% as of the end of May.
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Patrick Woodcock, President of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, says a deal similar to that struck with the EU would provide stability for Maine's auto and forest products industries.
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Restaurants and coffee shops are already reporting less foot traffic from Canadian visitors and locals with strained budgets.
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Maine receives more than $900 million in goods coming into the state annually from overseas.
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Spring and summer are a busy time of year for Maine florists who typically rely on imported cut flowers to make arrangements for weddings, funerals and other special occasions. But President Trump’s ever-changing tariffs may start to disrupt that. Local flower growers could be the beneficiaries, if they can keep their own costs down.
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In recent months Mills has tried to stabilize relations between Maine and neighboring provinces amid tariffs and fears over federal immigration enforcement.
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Campobello Island, just across the bridge from Lubec, is home to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, a memorial to binational friendship.
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The company cited the exchange rate, transportation costs, and tariffs as the drivers of the decision.
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The suit alleges the President overstepped his authority in imposing global import taxes.
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Many local companies say they're still grappling with higher costs for materials and are choosing to hire fewer people this summer.