Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs Just 90 Minutes Before Deadline

On August 18, 2026, President Trump paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods 90 minutes before a midnight deadline. The duties — taxes on imports — would cover nearly $30 billion in Canadian exports. First signaled July 20, they now wait three days while U.S. and Canadian negotiators race to finalize a deal before the new deadline expires.