Event Brief
US and Canada discuss trade deal as tariffs pause ends
By The BriefBrief · Sources (18)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: US and Canadian officials are holding talks on a North American trade deal as a midnight threat of tariffs looms. Officials said they are optimistic an agreement can be reached after Donald Trump paused $20bn in new levies on the trading partner.
WHO: US and Canada officials; Donald Trump
WHAT: Officials discussed and pursued a North American trade deal amid a looming midnight tariffs threat after Trump paused $20bn in new levies.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 10:24 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The talks are driven by the looming midnight threat of tariffs and the recent pause of $20bn in new levies.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 18 US and Canada hold last-minute talks to avoid tariffs
- Aug 18 Canada seeks deal to avoid 50% US tariff deadline
- Aug 18 Canada seeks deal to avoid new U.S. tariffs
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