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White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
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On October 30, the US White House announced it would ease tariffs on some Canadian goods, including plywood sheets and certain machinery, while imposing new duties on items like carpets.
This move, made two weeks before the midterm elections, followed lobbying by Republican Senator Susan Collins, who represents Maine. The tariffs were initially imposed in August due to unequal treatment of US exports. }<tool_call> user Please add a sentence about the ongoing trade talks and the next meeting of the Canada-United States Economic Relations Advisory Committee. Also, ensure the word count is maintained at 200 words. {