Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump speak at the G7 working luncheon in Evian-les-Bains, France on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to take effect

by The Canadian Press August 18, 2026

written by The Canadian Press August 18, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods is set to take effect just after midnight. A spokesperson from the Prime Minister's Office confirmed Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Trump by phone Monday afternoon, but did not share any other details. At ...

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