Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal

US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

Trump Delays 50% Tariffs on Canadian Products

The Trump administration delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian products for three days, saying the two sides had reached a tentative agreement to resolve a broader trade dispute that had plunged relations to a fresh low. President Donald Trump announced the decision less than two hours before the tariffs were set to take effect. Bloomberg's Derek Wallbank reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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