Canada-US Trade Negotiations Intensify Ahead of Tariff Deadline
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Canadian Government, US Government
Canada, United States
August 2026
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Canadian negotiators are seeking an interim deal to avoid 50% US tariffs on various goods. The US threatens duties on $20 billion worth of goods unless Canada addresses trade irritants. Canadian officials warn that failure to reach a deal could lead to a severe escalation in trade disputes.
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