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PublishedApril 30, 2025
What do Canada’s election results mean for Maine?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his victory speech that Canada's relationship with America 'is over,' exacerbating concerns among Maine officials and businesses about the impacts a widening international divide will have on the state's economy.
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PublishedApril 13, 2025
Uncertainty over tariffs fuels fears of a recession in Maine and beyond
Economists say Maine is likely to fare similarly to the rest of the country, or perhaps marginally better, during a possible economic downturn.
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PublishedApril 3, 2025
As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump
President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts goes into effect Thursday. Dealers, mechanics and consumers could all take a hit.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2025
Gov. Mills says tariff back-and-forth creates ‘significant economic uncertainty’
President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2025
Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect
The impact on heating oil and gasoline is expected to be felt as soon as this week, though how electricity imported from Canada will be affected is less clear.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2025
See how much Maine imports from Canada, China and Mexico
Tariffs on Maine's biggest trading partners are set to go into effect Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2025
Trump tariffs may roil Maine energy prices and lobster, lumber markets
Canada, which is Maine's largest trading partner, could be particularly hard hit by a 25% universal tariff, as suggested by the president.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2024
Biden declares Quad is ‘here to stay’ as he hosts Indo-Pacific leaders for summit in his hometown
President Joe Biden is showcasing the Indo-Pacific partnership he nurtured since taking office.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2024
New ‘great game’ unfolds in Pacific as U.S., China vie for maritime routes
The 'Great Game' reference harks back to 19th-century competition for influence in Central Asia between the British Empire and Russia’s tsarist rulers.
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PublishedApril 7, 2024
Yellen says U.S.-China relations on ‘more stable footing’ but more can be done to improve ties
Yellen, who is regarded favorably in China, is the first Cabinet member to visit since Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping met in California in November.
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