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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
BBC News Wednesday 19 August 2026, 02:41 UTC 1 min read
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US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
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