Trump claims US-Canada trade deal reached, but terms remain unclear

The United States and Canada have reached a tentative trade deal, announced by President Donald Trump, which pauses threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed substantial progress but noted important work remains. The deal aims to avert tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian exports. Key issues include U.S. demands on auto tariffs, alcohol bans, and dairy quotas, while Canada insists its supply management system is protected. Trump also mentioned reviving the Keystone XL pipeline. Negotiations continue with no public details on the full agreement.

Trump claims US-Canada trade deal reached, but terms remain unclear
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Updated Aug 21, 2026 First published Aug 19, 2026
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