General · 19 August 2026

Trump pauses Canada tariffs for three days over new deal

President Trump has temporarily stopped new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the two countries have reached a deal. The tariffs would have applied to Canadian imports into the US valued at around $20 billion, encompassing items such as hockey sticks and building materials. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the pause until Friday, August 21, adding that important work still needs to be done.

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