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Trump Delays 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods After Last-Minute Deal

economy-finance · 2026-08-19

President Donald Trump has delayed the enforcement of 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods for an additional three days due to a last-minute trade agreement. These tariffs, which will impact approximately $20 billion worth of imports, are now set to be implemented at 12:01 a.m. ET on August 22.

Key facts

  • Trump paused 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods for three days
  • The pause was announced hours before the duties were set to take effect
  • He cited progress toward a bilateral trade agreement
  • The tariffs would have covered roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports
  • The new effective date is 12:01 a.m. ET on August 22

Entities

Artists

  • Donald Trump

Locations

  • Canada

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