Maine's 2nd congressional district

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) has broken with most House Democrats to back President Trump's escalating tariff threats against Canada, warning that Canadian retaliation would ultimately backfire. The comments come as U.S.-Canada trade talks have broken down and Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to pledge to match any U.S. penalties "dollar for dollar."

Golden, who represents a rural, working-class district bordering Canada, told the Portland Press Herald that if Canada believes it's better off without U.S. goods, "I wish them good luck," predicting it "won't go well for them" in the long run. Golden, a Marine veteran first elected in 2018, has previously supported protectionist trade measures and has announced he will not seek reelection, citing safety concerns for his family. His stance marks a notable split within the Democratic Party over the administration's trade conflict with Ottawa.