SENATOR COLLINS' STATEMENT ON THE BREAKDOWN OF U.S.-CANADA TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:

BANGOR, ME - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement regarding the breakdown of trade negotiations between the United States and Canada:

"The on-again/off-again trade talks between the U.S. and Canada lead to higher costs, risk, and uncertainty for Maine businesses. If the Administration proceeds with these tariffs, they will increase costs for Maine families, as most businesses will have no choice but to pass on the tariffs to their customers through higher prices.

"Maine imports approximately $2 billion in non-petroleum products from Canada each year. Ever since the tariffs were first announced, I have heard from many businesses, farmers, ...