Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods 90 Minutes Before Deadline

On August 18, 2026, President Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods roughly 90 minutes before they were to take effect at midnight. The duties, first signaled July 20, would apply to nearly $30 billion in Canadian exports. Canadian and U.S. negotiators now have 72 hours to finalize a deal before the new deadline.