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Canada seeks deal to avoid 50% US tariff deadline

Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Canada is racing to reach an agreement with the Trump administration before a midnight deadline to avoid a 50% tariff.
WHO: Canada
WHAT: Racing to strike a deal with the Trump administration to avoid a 50% tariff on billions of dollars of exports to the US
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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