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Maine exports to Canada down nearly 20%, with forest products hardest hit by tariffs
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration contributed to a decline in Maine exports to Canada and fewer northern neighbors coming to visit the Pine Tree State this year. Overall, exports
Public speaks on tariff impact to Maine-Canadian commission
The public was invited to speak in front of a Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission on the impacts they are seeing from the federal tariffs. The commission consists of legislators as
Request for Proposals – Domestic Digital Marketing Initiative for Maine SMEs
The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is seeking proposals from qualified digital marketing firms or consultants to support Maine small and/or medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) in expanding their domestic market reach.
Bigelow Lab looks to create ‘blue’ biotechnology businesses and jobs
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, an East Boothbay nonprofit research institute focused on global ocean health, last week launched a program called Blue Biotech Innovation Ecosystem that aims to accelerate
Navigating tariffs remains a challenge for Maine small businesses
For some Maine small business owners, importing goods from overseas is becoming more complicated – and costly – as international trade rules continue to shift. Kendra Millis, who runs the
Canadian tariffs have increased to 35%. How will Maine be affected?
President Donald Trump increased tariffs on certain Canadian imports from 25% to 35% Friday, following weeks of threatening to do just that. But experts say the new tariff landscape is
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Imports from Maine’s largest international trading partner may face steeper taxes next month, the result of the president’s continued frustrations over a trade deficit and fentanyl smuggling. President Donald Trump
Northeastern governors and eastern Canadian premiers meet to discuss trade
While the G7 summit got underway in Alberta, Canada, Northeastern governors and eastern Canadian premiers converged on Boston Monday to take up trade wars and other issues that threaten to
Bangor’s foreign trade zone offers businesses opportunity to reduce tariff impacts
To offer regional businesses another tool for tariff relief, the City of Bangor is promoting its foreign trade zone as a possible solution. FTZs have been around since the 1930s and