Trump weighs tariff reprieve for Canada as talks edge toward interim deal
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A potential deal to avert 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods sits on President Trump’s desk as the U.S. and Canada press toward a broader USMCA framework, with concessions on auto tariffs and dairy under discussion and Canada seeking relief from dairy protections and liquor bans; the agreement could unlock wider talks before the Aug. 19 deadline and help cushion swing-state economies ahead of the midterm elections.
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- Canadian, U.S. negotiators expected to meet again ahead of midnight tariff deadline CBC
- Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods CNBC
- Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart Reuters
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