"New England and the Midwest — with critical races next year — are particularly sensitive to the president’s energy tariffs on Canada."
"President Donald Trump and Republicans promised to cut gas prices in half on the campaign trail. Now, Trump’s tariffs on Canadian energy threaten to balloon energy costs where Republicans are vulnerable in the 2026 midterms.
The Midwest and New England are deeply dependent on Canadian oil and gas to fuel cars, trucks and homes — making them susceptible to inflation caused by Trump’s 10 percent duty on Canadian energy. Both regions also have critical tossup congressional races next year that will determine the balance of power for the second half of Trump’s term.
“I think you’re gonna hear a whole lot about prices across the board in 2026,” said Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, the top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee."
Garrett Downs reports for E&E News March 7, 2025.
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