Trump extends tariff deadline as Canada, U.S. attempt to hammer out deal

Donald Trump says he’s extended the deadline for Canada and the United States to reach a deal before the U.S. imposes a new round of 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

President Donald Trump late Tuesday announced a three-day pause on imposing 50% tariffs on Canada with mere hours before they were to go into effect.

WASHINGTON – President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were burning up the phones Tuesday ahead of a midnight deadline for a trade deal but the White House is downplaying odds of it happening. At stake: 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to wine and cheese. A

Mark Carney spoke to Donald Trump on Tuesday in a final push to avert American trade levies

President Donald Trump’s administration is downplaying expectations for a last-minute deal with Canada to avert fresh tariffs set to take effect Wednesday, people familiar with the matter said.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump spoke Monday as negotiators remain in Washington, with auto tariffs emerging as a key sticking point

Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Monday

The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US

Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.

New 50% import taxes could hit liquor, hockey gear and wood products like particle board.