Trump announced on August 19, 2026, that the U.S. and Canada reached a last-minute agreement delaying 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports with a three-day deadline extension to August 22. The deal averted immediate tariffs affecting bilateral trade worth nearly $1 trillion annually and provided time for final negotiations.
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Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports apnews.com
The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours.
President Donald Trump says he’s delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports.
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A 3 day DELAY? That's it? In hockey, that would be just a time-out. Kick the USA OUT! apnews.com/article/tari... Tension could hit new heights at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors...
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www.wcvb.com/article/us-c... If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you. Less than two hours before President Donald Trump was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, the United States and Canada reached a deal Tuesday.
Canadian companies facing 50% tariffs on exports to the US remained in limbo as President Donald Trump delayed a deadline to finalize a deal until Friday — prolonging uncertainty weighing on Canada’s economy.