US and Canada discuss trade deal as tariffs pause ends

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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: Reported 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.

How this story developed (showing 6 of 6 earlier reports)

Trump’s Canada trade deal collapses; tariffs start · Aug 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse before tariff deadline · Aug 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
US imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods · Aug 22, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
US and Canada hold last-minute talks to avoid tariffs · Aug 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Canada seeks deal to avoid 50% US tariff deadline · Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Canada seeks deal to avoid new U.S. tariffs · Aug 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET

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