Trump pauses Canada tariffs as talks near a deal
TL;DR
President Trump delayed the 50% tariffs on Canadian imports for three days to give time for a final trade deal, saying a deal is close as negotiators press on with talks. Progress has been made but key issues remain, including concessions on autos, dairy, and provincial liquor sales. Trump also suggested the agreement could allow revival of the Keystone XL pipeline and emphasized protections for American workers and market access for U.S. goods.
- Canada averts fresh wave of US tariffs after Trump extends deadline BBC
- Trump pauses 50% scheduled tariffs on Canada for three days, announces 'deal' with Ottawa CNBC
- Trump postpones 50% tariff he threatened for some Canadian goods CNN
- US, Canada reach trade deal to avert steep tariffs, Trump says Al Jazeera
- Canada’s top negotiator told U.S. counterparts Aug. 19 tariffs could halt trade talks, sources say The Globe and Mail
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