Trump says U.S. and Canada reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports

The announcement, which Trump made on his social media platform, buys time for more negotiations and avoids, for now, another strain in already tense relations between the historic allies.

The Latest: Trump says US and Canada reached deal to delay US tariffs on Canadian imports  Toronto Star

President Donald Trump says he’s delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports

The 3-day reprieve covers roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports targeting autos, alcohol, and dairy sectors

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours.

Trump's import taxes would have hit about 5 per cent of what Canada ships to the United States every year.

Here’s what’s going on with the Trump administration’s plan for new tariffs for some Canadian goods.

Trump Says U.S. And Canada Have Reached Last-Minute Deal To Delay 50% U.S. Tariffs On Canadian Imports  HuffPost

President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.

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Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports  apnews.com

The Trump administration delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian products for three days, saying the two sides had reached a tentative agreement to resolve a broader trade dispute that had plunged relations to a fresh low.

Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state