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Trump backed down from 50 percent tariffs on Canada. It’s not a TACO.

11 outlets 21 reports 116 hours Politics
independent.co.uk5 aljazeera.com3 news.sky.com2 theguardian.com2 politico.com2 time.com2 marketwatch.com bbc.co.uk newsweek.com japantimes.co.jp france24.com
17 August 2026
22:28 marketwatch.com first
A new set of Trump tariffs for Canada could take effect Wednesday. Here’s what’s at stake.
18 August 2026
09:41 aljazeera.com +11h
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
18:12 independent.co.uk +8h
US and Canada hold last-minute talks as Trump’s 50% tariffs deadline looms
19 August 2026
04:27 news.sky.com +10h
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada after last-minute deal
04:35 aljazeera.com +8m
US, Canada reach trade deal to avert steep tariffs, Trump says
04:41 bbc.co.uk +6m
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
05:12 theguardian.com +31m
Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline project
05:14 politico.com +2m
Trump hits pause on new Canada tariffs
06:34 newsweek.com +1h
Trump Says Canada Tariffs Paused, Floats Keystone XL Pipeline Revival
09:01 independent.co.uk +2h
Trump announces pause on 50% tariffs for Canada after reaching ‘a DEAL’
16:32 time.com +7h
Trump Delays 50% Canada Tariffs as the Two Countries Race to Finalize a Deal
23:09 politico.com +6h
Trump backed down from 50 percent tariffs on Canada. It’s not a TACO.
20 August 2026
17:35 independent.co.uk +18h
Trump-backed Mike Lindell demands a recount of Minnesota votes despite losing by 11 percent
22 August 2026
06:21 japantimes.co.jp +36h
U.S. and Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs
06:23 theguardian.com +3m
Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail
06:29 france24.com +6m
US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs
07:09 news.sky.com +40m
Canada to match Trump's tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse
09:03 independent.co.uk +1h
Canada vows to match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as Trump’s 50% taxes come into force
10:01 aljazeera.com +59m
How will Trump’s tariffs affect Canada’s economy?
16:43 time.com +6h
Canada to Match Trump’s 50% Tariffs, Dollar for Dollar
18:49 independent.co.uk +2h
Canada fires back at Trump’s 50% tariffs with retaliatory measures on US goods
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