The state's reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president's threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.

It also remains unclear whether some imports from Canada that are important to Maine — such as heating oil and gasoline — will still be subject to tariffs.

President Donald Trump plans to raise revenues and curb drug abuse by starting what some describe as a trade war with our close allies, starting Tuesday.

The Trump administration is planning to put tariffs on some of the country's — and Maine's — biggest trade partners. A 10% tax on Canadian energy imports and a steeper 25% tax on all other goods from the country is expected to go into effect Tuesday.

Businesses on Maine and New Hampshire’s coast have concerns about whether Canadians will return in 2025. Trump's spat with Canada isn't only reason.

The 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world’s longest international border.

While experts say some manufacturing could shift back to the U.S., retaliatory tariffs could dry up the Canadian market for Maine timber. But many unknowns remain.

The industry was already struggling with rising costs, market saturation, and declining demand, and the constant sense of uncertainty over tariffs only adds to the stress.

President Donald Trump has doubled down on threats to impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Maine officials are working to maintain cross-border relations.