Trump eases tariffs on Canadian imports weeks before US midterms

 The White House said the changes would remove tariffs on certain products, including “plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment”. However, the administration will also introduce tariffs on other goods, including carpets, certain valves and waste products. The new measures will take effect on October 30. The United States and Canada have closely connected economies. The White House said the changes would remove tariffs on certain products, including “plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment”. However, the administration will also introduce tariffs on other goods, including carpets, certain valves and waste products. The new measures will take effect on October 30. The United States and Canada have closely connected economies.