Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada Minutes Before His Deadline
The Canadian government continues to hold trade negotiations with the U.S. as the Trump administration plans to begin a fresh wave of tariffs. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on what exports are targeted in the tariffs and what economic impact it could have.
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10 sourcesTrump paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing a last-minute trade deal
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18 sourcesTrump's Canada tariffs near after brief pause. A North American deal could ease the threat.
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for three days amid last-minute talks
Why Trump says he's pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for 3 days
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7 sourcesTrump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline after announcing potential deal
Trump announces three-day delay to 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, says US and northern neighbor ‘have a DEAL!’
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5 articlesTrump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline project
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 17Only lean-left coverage:Canada and U.S. resume trade talks ahead of Trump administration's new tariffs
- Aug 18U.S. and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs
- Aug 19Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
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