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Trade tensions with Canada not on the minds of Republicans at convention
Republican strategists say the tariff fight is unpopular, with 57% of Americans opposing more duties on Canada, Reuters/Ipsos polling found.
Canada has imposed tariffs targeting U.S. states with close Republican races, affecting exports such as automobiles, machinery, wood, and agricultural products to Ohio, Maine, and Kansas.
In Ohio, tariffs on Canadian automobiles and machinery threaten a competitive Senate race involving Republican and Democratic candidates.
Maine faces a 50% tariff on wood and agricultural products amid a close Senate race between Republican and Democratic candidates.
Kansas could face economic harm as President Trump's threat to end sales by Canadian company Bombardier, which employs over 1,000 locals, complicates campaigns for Republican candidates.