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Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs ahead of deadline

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Tuesday the planned 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods will be delayed, but they differed on whether a deal is finished.

Published Aug 18, 2026, 6:02 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced late Tuesday that the planned 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods will be delayed ahead of a looming deadline. Trump said a deal is done, while Carney said talks are continuing.