Deal to Avert 50% Canada Tariffs Awaits Trump's Decision

A deal to spare some Canadian goods from 50% U.S. tariffs is on President Trump's desk, Politico reported August 18, 2026. The narrow carve-out follows a summer of escalating duties on autos and copper. Reuters reported negotiators remain far apart on a broader agreement, meaning any relief would address a subset of tariffs while leaving the wider trade dispute unresolved.