Trump says US and Canada strike deal, temporarily pauses 50% tariffs
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday night (Aug 18) he was putting a three-day pause on new 50 per cent tariffs set to go into effect on Canadian goods on Wednesday, saying the two countries had reached an agreement.The pause was "based on the fact that Canada and the USA, subject to the fina
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
President Trump said late Tuesday that he paused the 50 percent tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods for three days, saying the U.S. and Canada are finalizing a deal. The announcement comes just a few hours before the tariffs were supposed to go into effect at midnight. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against…
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he would be pausing his planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods just hours before they were meant to take effect, avoiding a trade war between the United States and its northern neighbor. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow mor
US-Canada tariff row eases: Trump pauses 50% levies after last-minute deal
The United States and Canada have agreed to delay significant tariffs on imports. This pause allows both nations more time to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement. President Donald Trump announced the tariff delay on social media after last-minute talks. The tariffs would have impacted approximately five percent o