Trump weighs tariff reprieve for Canada as talks edge toward interim deal
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.