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U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms

US · 2026-08-21

Key takeaway

U.S. and Canada near a trade deal to avoid 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerU.S. and Canada negotiate trade deal to avoid tariffs.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onSuccessful deal prevents 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onU.S. small businesses maintain stable input costs from Canadian suppliers.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youContinued trade supports demand for Canadian goods in the U.S. market.

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Source: CNBC

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