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US and Canada Near Trade Deal, Tariffs Paused

The United States and Canada are close to finalizing a new trade agreement, with U.S. President Trump signaling a potential reduction in auto tariffs and a temporary pause on new tariffs. Manufacturers remain anxious as officials work out the final details, including discussions around the Keystone XL pipeline.

19 Aug, 03:25 — 19 Aug, 21:00
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APVery High18h ago

Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports - AP News

Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports  AP News

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BBCHigh4h ago

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

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bloombergHigh1h ago

Trump Offers to Cut Canada Auto Tariffs to 15% in Trade Deal

The Trump administration is poised to reduce tariffs on automobiles imported from Canada to 15% from 25% as part of a broader deal that would see the US neighbor drop retaliatory trade measures, according to people familiar with the matter.

By Josh Wingrove, David Welch and Gabrielle Coppola

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NYTMostly Factual5h ago

The Topsy-Turvy World of Trump’s Canada Tariffs

After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Ana Swanson

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The GuardianMostly Factual9h ago

First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force. Plus why are people so obsessed with television vampires? Good morning. Donald Trump has paused his threatened punitive tariff on Canada just hours before it was due to come into effect. After Trump’s announcement, the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, said “substantial progress” had been made towards a trade deal, but more work was needed. Tuesday’s 11th-hour backdown comes after a contentious y...

By Martin Belam

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NPRHigh10h ago

U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

By Brittney Melton

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says

New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces

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Fox NewsMixed5h ago

Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year

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cbcHigh1h ago

Canada, U.S. officials signal trade deal in the works after new tariffs paused

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/24eeaddd-6469-402a-82f6-64f0f33bfbb1,1787053262845/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C283%2C5426%2C3052%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Two men in suits, one standing and one sitting, in conversation.' width='620' height='349' title='U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.'/><p></p>

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national-postMostly Factual3h ago

Conrad Black: Canada will prevail no matter what happens with Trump

If the negotiations go badly, it will be difficult but it will be an opportunity

By Conrad Black

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

From Taco Tuesday to Fitting Friday: Trump puts Canada tariffs on ice for 72 hours

Canada avoided a significant tariff imposition after a last-minute reprieve. President Trump announced a three-day extension for trade negotiations with Canada. Substantial progress has been acknowledged, though significant work remains to finalize an agreement. The immediate dispute centers on Canadian trade practices and market access for American goods. Both nations aim to resolve these issues before the extended deadline expires.

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

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ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

US, Canada Say Final Trade Deal Soon, But Details Remain Scarce

Trump had threatened to impose stiff new 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods from Wednesday.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

US and Canada say they are close to final trade deal

The United States and Canada said they were close to finalising a trade deal after US President Donald Trump delayed new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

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The WeekMostly Factual7h ago

Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for 3 days

“Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” Trump said on social media

By Peter Weber, The Week US

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

Trump signals Canada trade deal, holds off tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he delayed tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days because he believes Washington and Ottawa have reached a trade deal, as negotiat...

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zerohedgeLow9h ago

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal"

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal" The Canadian dollar climbed against most of its Group-of-10 peers after President Trump delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods for three days, claiming on Truth Social that a trade deal was pending. The last-minute reprieve will ease trade tensions in North America. "I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, ba...

By Tyler Durden

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Tehran TimesLow5h ago

Americans increasingly reject Iran war as polls show growing support for diplomacy

TEHRAN- A majority of Americans want the United States to end its war with Iran, refrain from further military action, and pursue diplomacy instead, according to a new national public opinion survey by a leading US polling organization.

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AP19 Aug, 03:25First to report

Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports - AP News

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NPR19 Aug, 11:14

U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries

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zerohedge19 Aug, 12:45

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal"

The Guardian19 Aug, 12:54

First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

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The Week19 Aug, 14:50

Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for 3 days

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seeking-alpha19 Aug, 16:10

U.S. reaches deal with Canada, Trump says - report

Fox News19 Aug, 16:17

Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year

vijesti-me19 Aug, 16:31

Tramp najavio sastanak sa Kim Džong Unom

Times of India19 Aug, 16:53

From Taco Tuesday to Fitting Friday: Trump puts Canada tariffs on ice for 72 hours

Al Jazeera19 Aug, 16:55

US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says

Tehran Times19 Aug, 17:00

Americans increasingly reject Iran war as polls show growing support for diplomacy

NYT19 Aug, 17:07

The Topsy-Turvy World of Trump’s Canada Tariffs

naftemporiki19 Aug, 17:41

Κοντά στην οριστικοποίηση εμπορικής συμφωνίας οι ΗΠΑ και ο Καναδάς

BBC19 Aug, 17:47

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

1h later
national-post19 Aug, 18:58

Conrad Black: Canada will prevail no matter what happens with Trump

ndtv19 Aug, 19:00

US, Canada Say Final Trade Deal Soon, But Details Remain Scarce

index-hr19 Aug, 19:32

Kanada i SAD dogovaraju posljednje detalje sporazuma, carine odgođene za tri dana

Daily Sabah19 Aug, 19:39

Trump signals Canada trade deal, holds off tariffs

il-sole-24-ore19 Aug, 19:42

Trump sospende i dazi del 50% contro il Canada: «Abbiamo l’accordo»

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channel-news-asia19 Aug, 20:48

US and Canada say they are close to final trade deal

bloomberg19 Aug, 20:51

Trump Offers to Cut Canada Auto Tariffs to 15% in Trade Deal

cbc19 Aug, 21:00

Canada, U.S. officials signal trade deal in the works after new tariffs paused

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orf19 Aug, 22:01Latest update

Zölle: Einigung zwischen USA und Kanada doch nicht fix