'Important Work Still to Be Done': Carney After Trump Halts 50% Tariffs

'Important work still to be done': Carney after Trump halts 50% tariffs

Canada and the United States have made substantial progress on trade issues. Important work remains to be completed between the two North American partners. The US has agreed to postpone its 50% tariff on Canadian goods. This tariff implementation delay will last until the end of August. Canada remains focused on building a stronger and more competitive economy.

PM Carney says 50 per cent tariffs postponed to Aug. 21

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that the United States has agreed to postpone implementation of a 50 per cent tariff on a range of Canadian goods for another two days. The new deadline is the end of day, Aug. 21, according to the statement from the Prime Minister's office late Tuesday night. The full statement from Prime Minister Carney is as follows:   “Over the last number of weeks, Canada has engaged in intensive discussions…