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Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
President Donald Trump announced he would delay implementing additional 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, according to statements from the Trump administration on the date of this report. The proposed tariffs had been scheduled to take effect on a specific date but were postponed pending further negotiations. Trump cited ongoing discussions with Canadian officials as the reason for the delay. No new implementation date has been announced.
