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Trade

6 checks on the record, newest first.

Verdict mix: 2 True · 2 Mostly True · 2 False

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Trade

Sen. Susan Collins secured Canada tariff exemptions for farmers.

Verdict: Mostly True
President Trump lifted 50% tariffs on several Canadian products used by Maine farmers following Susan Collins's advocacy and requests to administration officials.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 24, 2026
Trade

Certain Canadian goods are now exempt from US tariffs after she secured exemptions for farmers

Verdict: True
President Trump lifted tariffs on several Canadian goods used by agricultural producers after Sen. Susan Collins requested and secured the exemptions.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 24, 2026
Trade

US and Chinese officials are considering lowering tariffs on noncritical items.

Verdict: True
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States and China are considering lowering tariffs on noncritical items ahead of the summit between Trump and Xi.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 27, 2026
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she is on the side of Canada regarding trade and tariffs

Verdict: False
Governor Kathy Hochul did not announce she is on the side of Canada regarding trade and tariffs; rather, Donald Trump attributed that position to her after she opposed his trade war to protect New Yorkers.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 13, 2026
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The exchange rate imbalance between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar has persisted for years

Verdict: Mostly True
Historical exchange-rate data confirm the Canadian dollar has been weaker than the U.S. dollar for most of the past 15 years, supporting Trump's claim of a long-standing imbalance.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 6, 2026
Trade

“Foreign countries pay the tariffs, not Americans.”

Verdict: False
Tariffs are paid at the border by U.S. importers, and studies of the 2025 tariffs find American firms and consumers bear roughly 90–95% of the cost. No mechanism sends the bill to foreign governments.NY Fed / CBO · Jul 1, 2026
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