Gov. Janet Mills responds to Trump’s decision to delay some tariffs [Video]

Two days after the widespread tariffs were enacted, the president announced 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada will be delayed another month.

Maine’s economy is closely tied to Canadian business, particularly in the energy and tourism sectors. Mills released a statement on Trump’s decision to roll back some of the tariffs for another few weeks. 

“While today’s temporary tariff reprieves are welcome, they are creating significant economic uncertainty that is also damaging to our people businesses, and our economy,” Mills said, in part. 

Mills urged the president to stop his pursuit of what she calls unnecessary tariffs and focus on fulfilling his campaign commitment to lower the process of eggs, bread, heat, housing, and cars. 

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