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Trump announces temporary pause on new Canada tariffs
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The pause affects tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods that were set to take effect. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause on new tariffs.
President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause on new tariffs. The pause affects tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods that were set to take effect. According to Trump, the pause is due to a deal between the US and Canada.
Further details about the deal and the pause on tariffs are available from the source. The announcement marks a development in trade relations between the two countries. The pause on tariffs is a temporary measure, and more information can be found through the original source.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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