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Collins says she secured Canada tariff exemptions for farmers

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she has “secured additional tariff exemptions products crucial to Maine’s agricultural industries” as the Trump administration announces it has granted tariff exemptions on some Canadian imports. This comes ahead of a tight Senate race in Maine. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports.

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