Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Trump Announces Three-Day Pause on 50% Canadian Tariffs
President Donald Trump said the United States and Canada had reached a deal.
He paused new 50% taxes on Canadian goods for three days.
The pause was announced after Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canada had not immediately confirmed the deal.
The proposed tariffs could have affected about $20 billion worth of goods.
Businesses warned that the tariffs could cause job losses and closures.
The two countries were still discussing vehicle tariffs and how to count parts made in North America.
Trump also said the Keystone XL Pipeline might be revived, but gave no details.
Donald Trump said the United States and Canada had reached a tentative deal.
He paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days.
Canada had not immediately confirmed the agreement or released its details.
The proposed tariffs would have affected about $20 billion in imports.
Vehicle tariffs and how North American content is counted remained major sticking points.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and trade officials from both countries.
- What
- Trump announced a three-day pause on planned 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the countries had reached a deal pending final documents.
- When
- Trump made the announcement late Tuesday night; the tariffs were scheduled to begin Wednesday.
- Where
- The negotiations involved officials in Washington, while the agreement concerned trade between the United States and Canada.
- Why
- The pause followed weeks of negotiations over tariffs, including U.S. vehicle duties and Canadian trade policies.
Trump Administration and U.S. Position
Canadian Government and Business Concerns
Whether a deal was reached
Trump Administration and U.S. Position
Donald Trump said the United States and Canada had a deal, subject to finalizing documents, and paused the tariffs.
Canadian Government and Business Concerns
Canada had not immediately confirmed the agreement, and the deal's details remained unclear.
Tariff impact
Trump Administration and U.S. Position
U.S. officials cited Canadian tariffs, restrictions on U.S. liquor in some provinces, and Canada's dairy system among their grievances.
Canadian Government and Business Concerns
Canadian business representatives warned that tariffs could cause job losses, business closures, and reduced hiring and investment.
Vehicle content rules
Trump Administration and U.S. Position
Washington wanted tariff deductions to count only content produced in the United States.
Canadian Government and Business Concerns
Canada argued that all North American content, including Canadian and Mexican parts, should be counted.
- Announced pause
- Three days
- Proposed tariff rate
- 50% on Canadian goods
- Imports at risk
- About $20 billion
- Canadian confirmation
- No immediate confirmation was issued
- Vehicle tariff proposal
- A possible reduction from 25% to 15%
- Main calculation dispute
- The United States wanted only U.S.-produced content counted, while Canada sought to include Canadian and Mexican parts.
- Potential pipeline discussion
- Trump said the Keystone XL Pipeline might be revived, without providing details.