As Trump's 50% tariffs loom, what's blocking Canada

Canada August 19, 2026 10:34 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump appears ready to hit Canada with new 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, with thousands of jobs in both countries hanging in the balance. Mackenzie Gray explains where 11th-hour negotiations stand, and the issues preventing a trade deal from being reached.

As Trump's 50% tariffs loom, what's blocking Canada

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