Tensions between the neighbours have been high since trade talks broke down in August, with Trump imposing a slew of new tariffs in response.

The easing of tariffs will apply to products including "plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment," the White House said in a statement.

Senator Susan Collins said Maine farmers “rely on specialised equipment, packaging materials, and other products from Canada” that are difficult or expensive to replace with American alternatives.

The move comes after a vulnerable Republican candidate said she lobbied for the change, saying Maine farmers reply on specialist equipment and other products from Canada that are difficult or expensive to replace with American alternatives.

The move comes after a vulnerable Republican candidate said she lobbied for the change, saying Maine farmers reply on specialist equipment and other products from Canada that are difficult or expensive to replace with American alternatives.

The move comes after a vulnerable Republican candidate said she lobbied for the change, saying Maine farmers reply on specialist equipment and other products from Canada that are difficult or expensive to replace with American alternatives.

Famous for its cowboy culture, Wyoming is the least populated, the most rural and the most conservative of all the US states. With two weeks to go until the midterm elections, our reporters James André…