Canada, U.S. continue talks after Trump pauses threatened 50% tariffs

Canada August 20, 2026 12:03 AM

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is meeting again with his U.S. counterpart in Washington on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would pause the threatened 50 per cent tariffs on nearly $30 billion worth of Canadian goods for three days. CBC News Network has the latest on the tariff reprieve.

Canada, U.S. continue talks after Trump pauses threatened 50% tariffs

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