Gov. Mills, members of Congress warn Trump that tariffs would raise prices for Mainers [Video]

Gov. Janet Mills and most of Maine’s congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump not to follow through on his plans to impose 25% tariffs on most Canadian goods this week.

Energy resources from Canada will have a 10% tariff, the administration says.

Mills said in a radio address that the tariffs — which Trump said would take effect Tuesday — would increase prices on a range of goods in Maine, including heating oil and gasoline, more than 80% of which Maine imports from Canada. The tariffs, which would also target China and Mexico, would also increase the price for food and building supplies, she said.

Mills said the price increases will come “at a time we can least afford it.”

“These tariffs clearly will result in higher prices on everythingfrom fruits and vegetables, flat-screen TVs, and auto parts and building supplies,” the governor said. “This will cost more than $1,200 annually in purchase power for the typical United …