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White House to ease some Canadian tariffs and impose duties on carpets

As midterm elections approach, the White House will ease tariffs on some Canadian goods while imposing duties on others. The changes take effect from 30 October: certain machinery is among the products receiving tariff relief, while carpets are among those set to face duties.

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White House to ease some Canadian tariffs and impose duties on carpets
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What to know

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    From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some Canadian products, including certain machinery.

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    Tariffs will be imposed on other products, including carpets.

Why it matters

The changes come as midterm elections approach, with different tariff treatment for different Canadian products.

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