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Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he would be pausing his planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods just hours before they were meant to take effect, avoiding a trade war between the United States and its northern neighbor.

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline

TL;DR

  • President Trump paused 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
  • The tariffs were scheduled to take effect Wednesday morning.
  • A deal has been reached between Canada and the U.S.A.
  • The pause is for a three-day period.
  • This action avoids a trade war between the two nations.