Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after deal
By The BriefBrief
President Trump said the U.S. will delay 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after the U.S. and Canada reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were set to take effect. The delay was announced ahead of the scheduled tariff implementation.
WHO:President Trump
WHAT:Said the U.S. will delay 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after a last-minute U.S.-Canada deal.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 12:55 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The delay followed a last-minute U.S.-Canada deal reached less than two hours before the tariffs were scheduled to take effect.
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