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Trump halts new tariffs on Canadian goods hours before deadline
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points A social media post announced the delay, stating that the tariffs would be paused for a short period, pending finalization of documents. A last-minute agreement between two countries has led to a delay in tariffs.
A last-minute agreement between two countries has led to a delay in tariffs. The tariffs, which were set to go into effect, would have applied to a wide range of products.
The decision to delay was made after the two countries reached a deal, avoiding further strain in their relationship. Further details about the agreement are available.
A social media post announced the delay, stating that the tariffs would be paused for a short period, pending finalization of documents. The pause allows time for more negotiations to take place.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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