Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada concluded on Friday night without reaching an agreement. This occurred shortly before a midnight deadline for 50% tariffs to be imposed on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.
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U.S.-Canada Trade Negotiations End Without Agreement Before Tariff Deadline
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada ended without a resolution on August 21, 2026. The negotiations collapsed just before a midnight deadline for tariffs to be enacted on Canadian goods valued at $20 billion.
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