As Maine industries face an uncertain future amid the Trump administration’s trade war with Canada, state officials aim to coordinate with their Canadian counterparts to de-escalate the situation.
Members of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission met Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the trade war, and what they can do to support Maine businesses.
“This is a point where it’s uncharted territory for U.S.-Canada relations,” Patrick Woodcock, president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, told the commission. “There is a classic trade war occurring, where there is an effort to maximize economic pain on the two countries to establish leverage.”