August 19, 2026 8:53 AM
Trump says US and Canada strike deal, temporarily pauses tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday night he was putting a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs set to go into effect on Canadian goods on Wednesday, saying the two countries had reached an agreement. The pause was "based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. There was no immediate comment or confirmation from the Canadian government. Trump added in his social media post that the Ke...