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Trump Delays Tariffs on Canada Following Progress in Trade Negotiations

19 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

US President Donald Trump has canceled the planned imposition of tariffs on Canada just hours before they were set to take effect. This decision follows an announcement from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who noted that 'substantial progress' had been made towards a trade deal, although more work remains.
The move comes after a tumultuous year marked by escalating tensions between the two nations over trade policies.
The US and Canada have historically maintained a robust trading relationship, with trade estimated at approximately $909 billion in 2024. Recent years, however, have been marked by escalating tariffs and aggressive rhetoric from Trump, which have threatened this partnership.
Trump's last-minute decision to pause the tariffs could be seen as a strategic maneuver to ease tensions and foster a more cooperative atmosphere in trade negotiations. The acknowledgment of 'substantial progress' by Carney suggests that both countries may be seeking to stabilize their longstanding economic relation…

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