Susan Collins Gets Trump Boost As New Poll Erases Jackson’s Lead
Summary
President Donald Trump has supported Senator Susan Collins by promoting a new economic plan to help Maine’s lobster industry and by reducing tariffs on Canadian goods used by local farmers and businesses. Recent polls show the Maine Senate race between Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson is very close.Key Facts
- A Fox News Poll shows Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson tied at 49% among likely voters in Maine.
- Earlier polls showed Jackson with a small lead, but recent data suggest the race has become closer.
- President Trump’s administration introduced the America First Seafood Strategy to support domestic seafood processing and Maine’s lobster fisheries.
- There is a $5 billion loan program to help modernize meat and seafood processing industries.
- A new voluntary "U.S. Caught Seafood" label will help shoppers identify products caught in the U.S.
- Tariffs have been reduced by 50% on some Canadian imports important to Maine farmers and businesses.
- Senator Collins is using these changes to highlight her ability to deliver economic benefits despite President Trump’s unpopularity in Maine.
- Democrats argue these tariff relaxations are a last-minute effort to aid Collins’ reelection campaign.
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