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title: "Trump tariff deadline approaches for Canadian goods"
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published: "2026-08-21T09:25:14.803Z"
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# Trump tariff deadline approaches for Canadian goods

*A 50 per cent tariff on $28 billion of Canadian goods is set to take effect unless a trade agreement is reached.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 30 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to unnamed officials, and no independent sources corroborate the reporting.
- Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The reporting consists solely of digests, offering no original analysis or quotes from affected parties.
- Hype 61 of 100, lower is better. The headline creates urgency about an impending deadline that is not elaborated upon in the digests.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A 50 per cent tariff on $28 billion of Canadian goods is set to take effect just after midnight.
- The tariffs will be imposed unless a trade agreement is finalized by officials.
- President Trump announced the potential tariffs in July, stating they would be 50 per cent.
- The specific Canadian goods targeted by the tariffs are not detailed in the reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods is scheduled to take effect just after midnight. The tariffs will be enacted unless officials are able to finalize a trade agreement. President Trump had stated in July that he would impose this new tariff.

## Disagreement on tariff details

While most reports state the tariffs apply to $28 billion of Canadian goods, two digests provide additional context. The digest from Medicine Hat News states the tariffs are in retaliation for Canada's "booze bans, auto tariffs and quotas on tariff-free access for U.S. dairy." The digest from Ckpg Today also mentions these retaliatory reasons. None of the digests specify the exact nature of the Canadian goods targeted by the tariffs.

## What the coverage left out

No right-rated reports were published on this story. The digests do not specify the exact nature of the Canadian goods that would be targeted by the tariffs.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 17 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 71% (12)
- Centre: 29% (5)
- Right: 0% (0)

0 of 17 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-21T09:15:20.089914+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-21T09:30:14.674Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The 11 left-rated digests all led with the impending deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat on $28 billion of Canadian goods. They consistently reported that the tariffs would take effect just after midnight unless a trade agreement was finalized. The digests also noted Trump's July statement about imposing a new 50 per cent tariff.

### Centre

- The five centre-rated digests also focused on the imminent deadline for the U.S. tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods. They reported that the tariffs were set to take effect after midnight if a trade agreement was not finalized. These digests also included the detail that President Trump had announced the 50 per cent tariff in July.

### Right

No separate framing summary.

**Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- high: 13
- veryHigh: 4

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/08/21/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight) — Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/08/21/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight) — Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/08/21/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/business/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight/article_9258b38b-3d6d-5287-be08-a08ade6d0ed2.html) — Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight/article_df201b4c-86eb-5f00-ae3b-298e53d7a33e.html) — Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690593) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690593) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690593) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690593) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690593) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [The NOTL Local](https://notllocal.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690593) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/08/21/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690593) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-business/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690575) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/08/21/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight) — Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [The Lethbridge Herald](https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/08/21/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/the-mix/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-kick-in-just-after-midnight-12690582) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight
- [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/internationalt/canada-melder-om-fremskridt-i-forhandlinger-om-toldaftale-med-usa) — Canada Reports Progress in Tariff Agreement Negotiations with the US
- [BT](https://bt.dk/udland/canada-melder-om-fremskridt-i-forhandlinger-om-toldaftale-med-usa) — Canada Reports Progress in Tariff Agreement Negotiations with the US
- [Kristeligt Dagblad](https://kristeligt-dagblad.dk/udland/canada-melder-om-fremskridt-i-forhandlinger-om-toldaftale-med-usa) — Canada Reports Progress in Tariff Agreement Negotiations with the US
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/steel-tariffs-trade-deal-trump-9.7314917) — Accepting 25% tariff rate for steel a win for Trump, Manitoba businesses say
- [Foreign Policy](https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/20/us-canada-trade-talks-tariffs-steel-aluminum-autos-lumber) — The Clock Is Ticking Down on Another U.S.-Canada Trade War
- [The Portugal News](https://theportugalnews.com/news/2026-08-20/us-and-canada-discuss-tariff-cuts/1072964) — US and Canada discuss tariff cuts
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/443c44a6be38fa7c) — Could Be 12% Undervalued After Tariff Cut Reports
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-trump-says-us-canada-nearing-trade-deal-hints-at-lowering-steel-aluminium-tariffs-7567654.html) — Trump Says US, Canada Nearing Trade Deal; Hints at Lowering Steel, Aluminium Tariffs
- [torontotelegraph.com](http://torontotelegraph.com/news/279252697/trump-says-us-canada-nearing-trade-deal-hints-at-lowering-steel-aluminium-tariffs) — Trump says US, Canada nearing trade deal; hints at lowering steel, aluminium tariffs
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/usa-news/trump-says-us-canada-nearing-trade-deal-hints-at-lowering-steel-aluminium-tariffs) — Trump says US, Canada nearing trade deal; hints at lowering steel, aluminium tariffs - The Tribune
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/us-may-lower-key-tariffs-under-canada-trade-deal-2975353-2026-08-20) — US, Canada near trade deal with lower auto, metals tariffs
- [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/us-news/us-set-to-cut-tariffs-on-canada-metals-autos-in-trade-deal-11787181751930.html) — US Set to Cut Tariffs on Canada Metals, Autos in Trade Deal
- [NNY360](https://nny360.com/communitynews/business/tentative-trade-deal-reportedly-halves-u-s-tariffs-on-canadian-steel-aluminum/article_201794bb-f8b8-522a-9bb1-a68416c48478.html) — Tentative trade deal reportedly halves U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum
- [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4635191-tentative-trade-deal-would-cut-canada-steel-aluminum-tariffs-by-half-reports) — Tentative trade deal would cut Canada steel, aluminum tariffs by half - reports (AA:NYSE)
- [West K News](https://westknews.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [Sicamous Eagle Valley News](https://eaglevalleynews.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [Today In BC](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [Penticton Western News](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [Sooke News Mirror](https://sookenewsmirror.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [The Free Press](https://thefreepress.ca/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [Peninsula News Review](https://peninsulanewsreview.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [Houston Today](https://houston-today.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry
- [ominecaexpress.com](https://ominecaexpress.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
- [grandforksgazette.ca](https://grandforksgazette.ca/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry - Grand Forks Gazette
- [crestonvalleyadvance.ca](https://crestonvalleyadvance.ca/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry) — Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry - Creston Valley Advance
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260820015800072) — Discussions on Tariff Cuts to 25% for Canadian Steel and 15% for Cars... Last-Minute Coordination with U.S.
- [keenesentinel.com](https://keenesentinel.com/news/national_world/trump-says-us-and-canada-have-reached-last-minute-deal-to-delay-50-percent-us/article_2d783e43-08cb-4464-a85b-495ed1ab13b2.html) — Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50 percent US tariffs on Canadian imports
- [Axadle | Wararka Africa](https://axadletimes.com/ax-world/us-canada-near-final-trade-deal-officials-say.html5) — US, Canada Near Final Trade Deal, Officials Say – Axadle
- [the deep dive](https://thedeepdive.ca/u-s-set-to-halve-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-on-canada-in-new-deal) — U.S. Set to Halve Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Canada in New Deal
- [Wall Street Journal](https://wsj.com/economy/trade/u-s-eyes-lower-tariffs-on-metals-and-autos-in-canada-trade-deal-e14dc655?eafs_enabled=false) — U.S. Eyes Lower Tariffs on Metals and Autos in Canada Trade Deal
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/us-canada-trade-negotiators-meet-after-trump-sets-new-tariff-deadline-2026-08-19) — US could cut key tariffs as part of proposed Canada deal, source says
- [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/internacional/2026/aug/19/reduciria-eu-a-25-aranceles-a-acero-y-aluminio-de-canada-829270.html) — It Would Reduce the US to 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium From Canada
- [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/08/19/eua-devem-cortar-tarifas-sobre-ao-alumnio-e-veculos-do-canad-em-novo-acordo-diz-fonte.ghtml) — USA Must Cut Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum and Canadian Vehicles in New Deal, Says Source
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/estados-unidos/2026/aug/19/reduciria-eu-a-25-aranceles-a-acero-y-aluminio-de-canada-1134089.html) — It Would Reduce the US to 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium From Canada
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/us-canada-steel-aluminum-tariff-deal) — US and Canada negotiate trade deal to lower steel and aluminum tariffs to 25%
- [BNR Nieuwsradio](https://bnr.nl/nieuws/economie/10608557/trump-draait-bij-vs-bereid-hoge-importtarieven-op-canada-fors-te-verlagen) — Trump Backs Down: US Prepared to Drastically Reduce High Import Tariffs on Canada
- [Reforma](https://reforma.com/reduciria-eu-a-25-aranceles-a-acero-y-aluminio-de-canada/ar3260679) — It Would Reduce the US to 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium From Canada
- [Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada](https://canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/u-s-to-halve-tariffs-on-canadian-steel-aluminum-in-trade-deal) — U.S. to halve tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum in trade deal
- [The Herald Palladium](https://heraldpalladium.com/u-s-said-to-halve-tariffs-on-canadian-steel-aluminum-in-trade-deal/article_a823213a-4a88-5a53-9280-5aff946d83df.html) — U.S. said to halve tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum in trade deal
- [Market Screener](https://marketscreener.com/news/tentative-us-canada-deal-could-see-25-tariffs-on-certain-canadian-steel-aluminum-ce7859d2dc8cf327) — Tentative US-Canada Deal Could See 25% Tariffs on Certain Canadian Steel, Aluminum
- [Het Laatste Nieuws](https://hln.be/economie/vs-halveren-heffingen-op-metalen-uit-canada-washington-doet-concessies~ab5735cd) — “US Halves Tariffs on Metals From Canada”: Washington Makes Concessions
- [The Korea Times](https://koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260820/us-said-to-halve-tariffs-on-canada-steel-aluminum-in-trade-deal-bloomberg-news-reports) — US said to halve tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum in trade deal, Bloomberg News reports
- [The Dallas Express News](https://dallasexpress.com/national/trump-announces-tentative-canada-deal-halts-50-tariffs-hours-before-deadline) — Trump Announces Tentative Canada Deal, Halts 50% Tariffs Hours Before Deadline
- [wbap.com](https://wbap.com/2026/08/19/trump-announces-tentative-canada-deal-halts-50-tariffs-hours-before-deadline) — Trump Announces Tentative Canada Deal, Halts 50% Tariffs Hours Before Deadline
- [De Morgen](https://demorgen.be/snelnieuws/live-trump-meldt-akkoord-met-canada-en-stelt-importheffingen-met-drie-dagen-uit~b13cc951) — United States Halves Metal Tariffs for Canada
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/live/uppgifter-usa-halverar-tullar-pa-kanadensiskt-stal) — Data: US Halve Tariffs on Canadian Steel
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1159876-bloomberg-vs-halveren-metaalheffingen-voor-canada) — Bloomberg: US Halves Metal Tariffs for Canada
- [Financial Post](https://financialpost.com/news/economy/u-s-said-to-halve-tariffs-on-canada-steel-aluminum) — U.S. said to halve tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum in trade deal
- [Transport Topics](https://ttnews.com/articles/us-tariffs-canada-steel) — U.S. to halve tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum, reports say
- [rbc.ua](https://rbc.ua/ukr/news/kanada-ostanniy-moment-unikla-50-mit-ssha-1787162651.html) — Canada Avoided 50% of US Duties at the Last Moment: Trump Announced the Deal
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/lower-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminium-whats-in-the-us-canada-trade-deal/articleshow/133356513.cms) — Lower tariffs on steel and aluminium: What’s in the US-Canada trade deal
- [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/carney-says-trade-deal-with-us-reinforces-that-canadian-advantage-12681349) — Carney says trade deal with U.S. 'reinforces that Canadian advantage'
- [ThePress United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint](https://thepressunited.com/updates/trump-and-canada-have-a-deal) — Trump and Canada have a deal* - The Press United
- [Neue Zürcher Zeitung](https://nzz.ch/wirtschaft/donald-trump-und-mark-carney-geben-sich-eine-verschnaufpause-im-handelsstreit-ld.10020201) — Trade Dispute USA-Canada: Donald Trump and Mark Carney Take a Breather
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/rolling-file/carney-says-canada-secured-best-terms-in-each-of-canadas-most-important-strategic-sectors/article_ca8c4958-44e4-41d9-9335-276c08834020.html) — Carney says Canada secured ‘best terms in each of Canada’s most important strategic sectors’
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/politics/federal/carney-says-canada-secured-best-terms-in-each-of-canadas-most-important-strategic-sectors/article_e144d0d4-7ace-56d8-8704-7a7ad017d64e.html) — Carney says Canada secured ‘best terms in each of Canada’s most important strategic sectors’
- [Calgary Journal Online](https://calgaryjournal.ca/2026/08/19/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [Zero Hedge](https://zerohedge.com/economics/trump-pauses-50-canada-tariffs-11th-hour-declares-we-have-deal) — US May Halve Canada Metals Tariffs As Friday Deal Deadline Looms
- [hngn.com](https://hngn.com/articles/272818/20260819/trump-pauses-50-canada-tariffs-hours-before-deadline-claims-deal-carney-urges-caution.htm) — Trump Pauses Canada Tariffs, Claims Deal; Carney Cautious
- [Pembroke Daily Observer](https://pembrokeobserver.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-what-did-carney-give-up-to-get-tentative-deal-with-trump/wcm/e8e3aea3-7eff-4c96-9cdf-cb46195f6865) — LILLEY: What did Carney give up to get tentative deal with Trump?
- [commonwealthunion.com](https://commonwealthunion.com/canada-braces-for-50-u-s-tariffs-with-negotiators-still-far-apart) — Canada braces for 50% U.S. tariffs, with negotiators still far apart - Commonwealth Union
- [WHDH](https://whdh.com/news/trump-says-us-and-canada-have-reached-last-minute-deal-to-delay-50-us-tariffs-on-canadian-imports) — Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports - Boston News, Weather, Sports
- [Newser](https://newser.com/story/394899/us-canada-reach-last-minute-deal-to-delay-tariffs.html) — US, Canada Reach Last-Minute Deal to Delay Tariffs
- [LoudFact](https://loudfact.com/world-affairs/us-and-canada-race-to-avert-50-tariffs-before-midnight-deadline) — US and Canada Race to Avert 50% Tariffs Before Midnight Deadline
- [Expansión](https://expansion.com/economia/2026/08/19/6a8552ffe5fdea85268b456e.html) — Trump Postpones the Entry Into Force of Tariffs on Canada After Reaching an Agreement
- [La Libre](https://lalibre.be/economie/conjoncture/2026/08/19/trump-annonce-un-accord-sur-les-nouveaux-droits-de-douane-de-50-avec-le-canada-ZMGVLOLH75EVPNTOVHXJ2MSLKY) — Trump Announces 50% New Tariff Agreement with Canada
- [npr](https://npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5936217/u-s-delays-50-tariff-on-canadian-imports-after-reaching-deal) — U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching deal
- [Irish Independent](https://independent.ie/business/world/mark-carney-and-donald-trump-speak-ahead-of-50pc-us-tariff-deadline/a/160201680.html) — Mark Carney and Donald Trump speak ahead of 50pc US tariff deadline
- [Indo-Canadian Voice](https://voiceonline.com/prime-minister-carney-on-ongoing-canada-u-s-trade-negotiations) — Prime Minister Carney on ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
- [Kurier](https://kurier.at/politik/ausland/trump-zoelle-kanada/403184621) — Trump: Fallback in Tariffs Against Canada at the Last Minute
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/trump-hails-eleventh-hour-canada-deal-averting-tariff-shock) — Trump Hails Eleventh-Hour Canada Deal Averting Tariff Shock
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/world/us-canada-strike-deal-temporarily-pause-50-percent-tariffs-donald-trump-6327471) — Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian imports, Carney says key work remains
- [The Tribune-Democrat](https://tribdem.com/news/trump-last-minute-deal-reached-to-delay-50-u-s-tariffs-on-canadian-imports/article_0bb78941-6f39-59e7-aa78-130cd5c7890c.html) — Trump: Last-minute deal reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [Business Times](https://businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-pauses-tariffs-canadian-imports-carney-says-key-work-remains) — Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian imports, Carney says key work remains
- [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/world/us-canada-on-brink-of-a-trade-war-trump-deadline-sparks-stir-will-carney-yield-at-last-minute-2026-08-19) — US-Canada on the Brink of a Trade War: Trump's Deadline Sparks Tensions; Will Carney Cave in at the Last Minute?
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/carney-trump-hold-call-on-tariff-talks/4031165) — Carney, Trump hold call on tariff talks
- [Fox Business](https://foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-canada-hours-before-deadline-after-announcing-new-deal) — Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline after announcing potential deal
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/business/2026/08/18/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-goods-from-canada-says-two-sides-have-a-deal/91364907007) — Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian imports, Carney says key work remains
- [Los Angeles Weekly Times](https://losangelesweeklytimes.com/trump-carney-reportedly-in-talks-ahead-of-new-50-canada-tariffs) — Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% Canada tariffs
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/trump-says-us-and-canada-have-reached-last-minute-deal-to-delay-50-us-tariffs-on-20-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports) — Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US
- [Agi.it](https://agi.it/estero/news/2026-08-19/dazi-canada-accordo-trump-38592453) — Duty, Trump Assesses an Agreement with Canada at the Last Minute
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/canada-incearca-sa-evite-taxele-vamale-de-50-carney-a-vorbit-cu-trump-23792587) — Canada Încearcă Să Avoid Vamale Taxele of 50%. Carney a Vorbit Cu Trump
- [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/news/karni-ta-tramp-provely-perehovory-pered-zaprovadzhenniam-50percent-taryfiv-ssha-dlia-kanady) — Carney and Trump Held Talks Before US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canada
- [channelchek.com](https://channelchek.com/news-channel/trump-paused-50-tariffs-on-canada-hours-before-they-hit-and-the-markets-barely-moved) — Trump Paused 50% Tariffs on Canada Hours Before They Hit and the Markets Barely Moved - Channelchek
- [NBC Boston](https://nbcboston.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/4000107) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC New York](https://nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/6538083) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC Philadelphia](https://nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/4450324) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC Connecticut](https://nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/3766395) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC Miami](https://nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/3847968) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC Washington](https://nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/4143826) — Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports for 3 days, citing potential deal
- [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/us-said-to-halve-tariffs-on-canada-steel-aluminum-in-trade-deal) — US to Halve Tariffs on Canada Steel, Aluminum in Trade Deal
- [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-carney-talk-as-canada-seeks-to-hold-off-50-us-tariffs-1.500644939) — Trump, Carney talk as Canada seeks to hold off 50% US tariffs
- [Bitcoin World](https://bitcoinworld.co.in/trump-carney-last-minute-talks-50-percent-tariffs-canada) — Trump And Carney Hold Last-Minute Talks As 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods Loom
- [rthk.hk](https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1866637-20260819.htm) — Trump, Carney hold talks as new US tariffs loom
- [NBC Chicago](https://nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/3977282) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/4064559) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/us-news/trump-tariff-talks-with-canada-go-down-to-the-wire) — Trump tariff talks with Canada go down to the wire
- [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/statement-by-prime-minister-carney-on-ongoing-canada-u-s-trade-negotiations) — Statement by Prime Minister Carney on ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
- [EIN Presswire](https://einpresswire.com/article/935318992/statement-by-prime-minister-carney-on-ongoing-canada-u-s-trade-negotiations) — Statement by Prime Minister Carney on ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
- [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/beyond-local/pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today-12680523) — Beyond Local: PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/alberta-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12678653) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/alberta-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12678653) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [BIV News](https://biv.com/news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676432) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [Bradford Today](https://bradfordtoday.ca/national-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676437) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [ElliotLakeToday.com](https://elliotlaketoday.com/national-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676437) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [burlingtontoday.com](https://burlingtontoday.com/national-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676437) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [Oakville News](https://oakvillenews.org/national-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676437) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [haltonhillstoday.ca](https://haltonhillstoday.ca/national-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676437) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/national-news/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676437) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [Western Investor](https://westerninvestor.com/economy-law-politics/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs-12676432) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [The Lethbridge Herald](https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/08/18/carney-trump-talked-ongoing-negotiations-pmo-says-as-clock-ticks-toward-tariffs) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [Semafor](https://semafor.com/article/08/18/2026/us-canada-hold-last-minute-trade-talks) — US, Canada hold last-minute trade talks
- [La República](https://larepublica.co/globoeconomia/carney-y-trump-hablan-nuevamente-antes-de-fijar-plazo-para-aplicar-el-arancel-50-de-ee-uu-4461424) — Carney and Trump Speak Again Before Setting the Deadline to Apply the US Tariff 50%.
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tariffs/article/trump-carney-speak-again-as-clock-ticks-on-midnight-tariff-deadline-live-updates-here) — Trump, Carney speak again as clock ticks on midnight tariff deadline. Live updates here.
- [The Japan Times](https://japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/19/markets/carney-trump-tariff-deadline) — Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms
- [Castanet](https://castanet.net/news/Canada/628352/PMO-says-Carney-and-Trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today) — PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today-6076746) — Carney Speaks With Trump Ahead of New Tariff Deadline
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today-12676437) — PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today-12676437) — PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today-12676437) — PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today-12676437) — PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/national-news/pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today-12676437) — PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/canada/2026/08/18/trump-carney-speak-again-as-clock-ticks-on-midnight-tariff-deadline-live-updates-here) — Trump, Carney speak again as clock ticks on midnight tariff deadline. Live updates here.
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/08/18/cp-newsalert-pmo-says-carney-and-trump-spoke-about-trade-negotiations-today) — CP PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [NBC LA](https://nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/3931088) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC Bay Area](https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/4130002) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [NBC San Diego](https://nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/trump-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/4062874) — Trump says a last-minute deal has been reached to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
- [Investing.com](https://investing.com/news/world-news/carney-and-trump-speak-ahead-of-50-us-tariff-deadline-4865695) — Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/new-trump-tariffs-deadline-9.7311125) — Trump, Carney to speak Tuesday night ahead of midnight tariff deadline
- [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/18/trump-and-carney-speak-ahead-of-us-tariff-deadline) — Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
- [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/economie/1002506/veulent-dire-imminents-nouveaux-tarifs-americains-economie-canada) — What Does the Imminent New US Rates Mean for...
- [Telemundo Miami (51)](https://telemundo51.com/noticias/eeuu/eeuu-canada-conversaciones-aranceles/2815947) — Trump and Carney Dialogue at Last Minute to Stop Tariffs on Canada · Global Voices
- [Telemundo Orlando (31)](https://telemundo31.com/noticias/eeuu/eeuu-canada-conversaciones-aranceles/2428681) — Trump and Carney Dialogue at Last Minute to Stop Tariffs on Canada · Global Voices
- [Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra](https://telemundonuevainglaterra.com/noticias/eeuu/eeuu-canada-conversaciones-aranceles/2603549) — Trump and Carney Dialogue at Last Minute to Stop Tariffs on Canada · Global Voices
- [InvestingCube](https://investingcube.com/forex/usd-cad-price-forecast-pair-rebounds-toward-1-3900-ahead-of-us-canada-tariff-deadline) — USD/CAD Price Forecast: Pair Rebounds Toward 1.3900 Ahead of US-Canada Tariff Deadline
- [Telemundo Houston](https://telemundohouston.com/noticias/eeuu/eeuu-canada-conversaciones-aranceles/2577084) — Trump and Carney Dialogue at Last Minute to Stop Tariffs on Canada · Global Voices
- [Telemundo McAllen (40)](https://telemundo40.com/noticias/eeuu/eeuu-canada-conversaciones-aranceles/2540471) — Trump and Carney Dialogue at Last Minute to Stop Tariffs on Canada · Global Voices
- [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/08/18/trump-carney-canada-tariffs-dealine-talks.html) — Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
- [voz.us](https://voz.us/es/mundo/260818/38378/trump-carney-mantienen-conversaciones-avecinan-nuevos-aranceles-estadounidenses-canada.html) — Trump and Carney Are Holding Talks as New U.S. Tariffs Come to Canada
- [Telemundo Denver](https://telemundodenver.com/noticias/eeuu/eeuu-canada-conversaciones-aranceles/2476378) — Trump and Carney Dialogue at Last Minute to Stop Tariffs on Canada · Global Voices
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect/article_a3285892-c5ea-505b-b491-ce395e5392e9.html) — PMO says Carney and Trump spoke about trade negotiations today
- [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/business/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect/article_bc4792b3-1d15-5c2c-9151-83964ffac587.html) — Carney, Trump talked ongoing negotiations, PMO says, as clock ticks toward tariffs
- [New Hampshire Union Leader](https://unionleader.com/news/business/economy/carney-and-trump-speak-again-as-tariff-deadline-looms/article_0f60edca-8ad9-5de4-8bcb-1cda1ce8e678.html) — Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms
- [Telemundo Phoenix/Tucson](https://telemundoarizona.com/noticias/eeuu/eeuu-canada-conversaciones-aranceles/2579706) — Trump and Carney Dialogue at Last Minute to Stop Tariffs on Canada · Global Voices
- [National Post](https://nationalpost.com/news/as-tariff-deadline-approaches-the-job-is-not-yet-done-canadas-negotiators-say) — Still no deal as Canada faces Trump tariff deadline
- [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-and-canada-hold-last-minute-negotiations-to-prevent-trumps-50-tariffs) — U.S. and Canada hold last-minute negotiations to prevent Trump's 50% tariffs
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/18/carney-and-trump-speak-ahead-of-50-us-tariff-deadline) — Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
- [The Mighty 790 KFGO](https://kfgo.com/2026/08/18/carney-and-trump-speak-ahead-of-50-us-tariff-deadline) — Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
- [Gulf Times](https://gulf-times.com/article/731373/international/uslatin-america/carney-trump-speak-ahead-of-50-us-tariff-deadline) — Carney, Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
- [La Liberté](https://la-liberte.ca/2026/08/18/negociations-de-la-derniere-chance-avant-de-nouveaux-droits-de-douane) — Last Chance Negotiations Before New Tariffs
- [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [ElliotLakeToday.com](https://elliotlaketoday.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [haltonhillstoday.ca](https://haltonhillstoday.ca/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-carney-holds-call-with-trump-as-wednesday-tariff-deadline-closes-in) — Trade deal now up to leaders as midnight tariff deadline closes in, sources say
- [The NOTL Local](https://notllocal.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [BIV News](https://biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676432) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Saaz o Awaz - Listen Online](https://eawaz.com/local-news/carney-trump-levies-force-tomorrow) — Carney talks to Trump as 50% levies in force tomorrow 2026
- [diarioestrategia.cl](https://diarioestrategia.cl/texto-diario/mostrar/5987132/carney-contactara-trump-negociar-aranceles-sobre-canada-horas-entrada-vigor) — Carney Will Contact Trump to Negotiate Tariffs on Canada at the Time of Its Entry Into Force
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-and-trump-speak-on-phone-as-deadline-approaches-for-50-per-cent-tariffs) — Carney and Trump speak on phone as deadline approaches for 50 per cent tariffs
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/morning-digest/first-up-carney-warns-of-delicate-us-trade-talks-as-trumps-tariff-deadline-looms/article_db74b49b-c8f3-43a3-9122-5ca0788e223c.html) — First Up: Carney warns of ‘delicate’ U.S. trade talks as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
- [Blue Water Healthy Living](https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/world-news/carney-and-trump-speak-ahead-of-50-us-tariff-deadline) — Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
- [iPolitics](https://ipolitics.ca/2026/08/18/carney-expected-to-speak-with-trump-as-deadline-to-dodge-new-tariffs-looms) — Carney expected to speak with Trump as deadline to dodge new tariffs looms
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/politics/article/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Kanada-droht-Trumps-Zoll-Hammer-id31205178.html) — The Clock Ticks: Canada Threatens Trump's Customs Hammer
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/carney-hablara-trump-negociar-aranceles-canada-horas-entrada-vigor-20260818-828839.html) — Carney Will Speak to Trump to Negotiate Tariffs Against Canada at the Time of Its Entry Into Force
- [The spokesman-Review](https://spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/18/carney-and-trump-speak-ahead-of-50-us-tariff-deadl) — Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
- [Narcity](https://narcity.com/hours-left-until-trumps-tariff-deadline) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/08/18/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/08/18/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/18/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [burlingtontoday.com](https://burlingtontoday.com/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Western Investor](https://westerninvestor.com/national-business/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676432) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [Oakville News](https://oakvillenews.org/national-news/deadline-looms-as-trumps-50-per-cent-tariffs-set-to-take-effect-12676437) — Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect
- [The Hill Times](https://hilltimes.com/2026/08/18/plans-for-any-situation-says-carney-as-tariff-hike-looms/515115) — ‘Plans for any situation,’ says Carney as tariff hike looms
- [BBC News](https://bbc.com/news/articles/crl7600rpnko) — US-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline looms
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/americas/carney-trump-speak-ahead-50-us-tariff-deadline-2026-08-18) — Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/video-carney-expects-to-speak-to-trump-before-tariff-deadline) — Carney expects to speak to Trump before tariff deadline
- [insidetrade.com](https://insidetrade.com/daily-news/carney-canada-negotiating-us-position-strength) — Carney: Canada negotiating with U.S. from a ‘position of strength’
- [Global News](https://globalnews.ca/video/12024896/carney-trump-plan-to-talk-before-50-tariff-deadline) — Carney, Trump plan to talk before 50% tariff deadline
- [MarketWatch](https://marketwatch.com/story/a-new-set-of-trump-tariffs-for-canada-could-take-effect-wednesday-heres-whats-at-stake-8aa0eeb8?mod=mw_rss_topstories) — A new set of Trump tariffs for Canada could take effect Wednesday. Here’s what’s at stake.
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/cp-newsalert-leblanc-to-meet-greer-lutnick-as-clock-ticks-toward-new-us-tariffs/article_a2dca69a-0b18-5ff4-a5b3-a3914ade1ad1.html) — Security Check
- [Winnipeg Sun](https://winnipegsun.com/national-news/carney-says-he-expects-to-speak-to-trump-before-wednesdays-tariff-deadline/article_9e0d206b-1524-592c-8c5f-9ed056fcd26a.html) — Security Check
- [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/carney-says-he-plans-to-speak-with-trump-before-aug-19-tariff-deadline-6076175) — Carney Says He Plans to Speak With Trump Before Aug. 19 Tariff Deadline
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-negotiations-delicate-intense-9.7309934) — Carney says last-minute U.S. tariff negotiations are 'delicate' and 'intense' as deadline looms
- [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/08/17/negociations-avec-washington--le-canada-est-en--position-de-force--dit-carney) — Negotiations with Washington: Canada Is in "Position of Strength," Says Carney
- [National Post](https://nationalpost.com/news/carney-dodges-questions-on-u-s-trade-talks-but-says-hell-speak-to-trump-before-tariff-deadline) — Carney dodges questions on U.S. trade talks but says he'll speak to Trump before tariff deadline
- [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/business/consumer/canada-trump-tariffs-talks-hockey-sticks-rcna592931) — Trump’s promised tariffs on Canada threaten higher inflation on both sides of the border.
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/carney-says-he-expects-to-speak-to-trump-before-wednesdays-tariff-deadline-12673263) — Carney says he expects to speak to Trump before Wednesday's tariff deadline
- [Castanet](https://castanet.net/news/Canada/628271/Carney-says-he-expects-to-speak-to-Trump-before-Wednesday-s-tariff-deadline) — Carney says he expects to speak to Trump before Wednesday's tariff deadline
- [The Walrus](https://thewalrus.ca/trump-carney-defence) — Trump and Carney May Be Headed Toward a Grand Bargain
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/business/cp-newsalert-leblanc-to-meet-greer-lutnick-as-clock-ticks-toward-new-us-tariffs/article_761234c0-4f76-50b5-b554-3f5ea892c719.html) — CP LeBlanc to meet Greer, Lutnick as clock ticks toward new U.S. tariffs

## Questions

**When are the tariffs set to take effect?**

The tariffs are scheduled to take effect just after midnight. This deadline is in place unless officials manage to finalize a trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada.

**What is the value of the Canadian goods targeted?**

The tariffs threaten $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. The specific items or types of goods that would be subject to the tariffs are not detailed in the reports.

**What is the proposed tariff rate?**

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in July that he would impose a new 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods. This rate is part of the current threat.

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