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Canada-US Trade Deal Finalised, Tariffs Paused Until Weekend

Published on 8/19/2026

Canada-US Trade Deal Finalised, Tariffs Paused Until Weekend

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Canada and the US are finalising a trade deal, with President Trump stating it will benefit US farmers and manufacturers. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned securing advantageous terms for Canada's strategic sectors. Trade negotiators met three times in three days, leading to a pause on new tariffs, originally set to hit 50% on Canadian goods. The agreement could eliminate some irritants, with Trump indicating Canada's commitment to remove tariffs on US farmers, although specific details remain unclear, impacting how trade evolves between the two nations.

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