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August 17, 2026
Canada Negotiates to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs on Exports
- New U.S. tariffs could reach 50% on various Canadian exports starting Wednesday.
- Negotiations between Canada and the U.S. are ongoing but remain uncertain, with both sides reportedly at an impasse.
- The tariffs are a response to Canada's previous trade actions against the U.S., escalating ongoing trade tensions.
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- Key US complaints against Canada ahead of Trump's new tariffsAug 17, 2026 at 4:13 PM · Reuters
- Canada races to avoid new U.S. tariffs of up to 50%Aug 17, 2026 at 4:31 PM · NBC
- Canada and U.S. resume trade talks ahead of Trump administration's new tariffsAug 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM · NBC