U.S. President Donald Trump says he is pausing for three days the new tariffs that were set to hit Canada just after midnight, after announcing that the two countries have reached a trade deal.
In a Truth Social post Tuesday evening, Trump wrote: “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL! The great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by Sleepy Joe Biden, may be awoken from the grave! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”
The announcement comes after Canada and the United States reached a trade agreement, avoiding a fresh round of sweeping 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods that Trump had threatened last month.
In a statement Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the United States had made “substantial progress” in trade negotiations, but cautioned that “important work still needs to be done.” He said Washington had agreed to postpone the 50 per cent tariffs until the end of Aug. 21 while talks continue.
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Trump pointed to the Keystone XL pipeline in his initial social media post, quickly following with a fictional image of him slamming an illustration of the pipeline into the ground.
Former president Joe Biden signed an executive order to revoke the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, which would have transferred oil from Alberta to Nebraska, on his first day in office. Trump returned to office set on changing that decision. Earlier this year, he signed an executive order for permits to revive parts of the Keystone project.
It’s not clear how much of the trade talks between Canadian and American officials focused on the energy project. Carney spoke with Trump by phone Tuesday, hours before the U.S. was set to bring in the tariffs.
Ottawa’s efforts were led by Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette, who were in Washington, D.C. trying to work out a deal with their American counterparts.
By reaching a deal, Canada is set to avoid the 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28 billion worth of Canadian goods that were scheduled to take effect at midnight. The levies targeted a wide range of products, from hockey sticks and honey to wine and cement.
Canadian officials were also looking to see relief on existing tariffs that target steel, aluminum, lumber and autos.
It remained unclear late Tuesday what had been agreed to under the tentative agreement Trump announced.
-with files from The Canadian Press
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Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, cites pending trade deal
We would have had an excellent deal by now if Poilievre would have his security clearance.
@Jimmy Jones
LOL,get educated son.You haven’t got a clue about the global trade of oil whatsoever.
Elbows Up folks !!!! I got us a great deal !!!
We are going to change the name of Canada to “The State of Brookfield ” and I will be assuming my new position as Governor as soon as possible.
Told you I was “The Man” !
With AB and Sask joining US, does it spell doom for rest of Canada for invasion bu others?
Ah,just one last thing President Trump.
If it would be possible to have David Eby and the B.C.N.D.P. arrested for “Crimes Against Sanity” that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Canada .
Well it is about time Trump dummied up!
@ Donald J Trump
As a true red blooded Canadian I would like to thank you for relieving us of Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces.You will want to keep a tight reign on them as they tend to vote Liberal due to the cold extended winters that cause their brains to freeze.You are more than welcome to take Hudson Bay but Ottawa and the Liberal Party as well as the federal NDP must be included in the ownership swap as Canada does not need either of these Partys either.
Thank You again, President Trump.
Looking forward to a Liberal free Canada.
Re:Tariffs To: Canadians: If you love us, let us go. If you love Canada, let us go. = AB.CU (not EU)
I just love the way you Liberal Canooks celebrate early without knowing what concessions you have given us.
The new tariffs seemed to have really motivated your government.
I am pleased to announce that American booze is back on the shelf and you will be giving us 90% of the bridge tolls forever.
They also gave us Quebec and the Atlantic provinces, they are states now.
We also got a new pond they call Hudson’s Bay, but I am going to rename it USA Bay.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
-DJT
Anonymous “Who do you think you are demanding to be shown the government’s plan”
I guess you don’t understand how the internet works. People express their opinion. And we are also allowed to question our government.
@ Baron Trump – Trump is the one wearing adult diapers. He even has an aide to change him.
It’s TACO Tuesday!
Carney changing his diaper hourly
The prime minister noted in his official announcement that there is no deal! Directly contradicting Trump.
@ Anonymous (Show me how we can recover from this) – Who do you think you are demanding to be shown the government’s plan, Poilivere?
Internet randos making demands from the cheap seats as if their opinion matters.
@ Dr. Dirtytoes – Trump says we have a deal – at least until he changes his mind and tears this one up too. Not getting a deal with this petulant brat is not a failure of his counter parties. It’s all on him.
A July 2026 KPMG Canada survey revealed that 42 per cent of Canadian manufacturing companies have moved or are considering moving production to the United States. Last week Algonquin Power announced its moving its headquarters from Oakville to Chicago. This week there are rumours that Stellantis is also moving. Record number of Canadians are moving overseas. Show me how we can recover from this?
A deal??? You believe it?? Don’t…
Carney has totally flopped on his biggest 2025 Campaign promise. Too bad he vacationed in Italy for two weeks before the deadline. Total incompetence
@ Jimmy James,
The United States is the world’s leading crude oil producer, pumping about 13.58 million barrels per day (mb/d), while Canada ranks fourth globally, producing roughly 4.94 mb/d of crude.
@ Anonymous – Putin has all that he can handle trying to put the Ukrainian toothpaste back in the tube.
Canada will be taken over any second without US. Give them everything they ask for our protection!
Put the bloody booze back on the shelves and what ever else he wants , before Putin decides to grab us
Why is Global showing a picture of the two leaders at the Whitehouse from a year ago? Are you trying to pass off Carney as being there negotiating? He just flew back from vacationing in Italy. And he probably isn’t even welcome there at the Whitehouse after his pointless antagonist speech at Davos. Why are you trying to give him this fake image of a statesmen?
Trump lost the Strait of Hormuz war and had no choice but to turn to Canada for a secure oil supply. That’s why Trump all of sudden is pushing the need for Keystone XL pipeline. Trump eating crow now, cus he said; we don’t need Canada’s oil. Water pipelines will be the next bargaining chip for Canada.
We are literally a charity case, pawns in the hands of the madman in the oval office. Carney was supposed to be a master tactician. He got played. We all got played. We elected a guy who, during the campaign to succeed Trudeau, took credit for the work done in 2008 by the late Jim Flaherty.
We had a weakened economy going into this trade war due to the carbon tax strategy of Carney who advised Trudeau to not sell LNG to Germany and Japan. In 2024, a year before tariffs, Canada set a 60 year record with 120k citizens who decided to formally leave Canada to reside elsewhere. That record was broken a year later in 2025. We had a Lost Liberal Decade due to emotions dictating policy, while sound fiscal prudence was ignored.
Lol so Canada’s concession is that we get to sell oil to the US?
TACO Tuesday! Trump Always Chickens Out.
Only the MAGA Trumpanzees fall for this drama queen nonsense. A new arbitrary deadline to perpetuate his illusion of power.
Carney handling Trump like the impulsive toddler that he is.
I’m willing to bet 5 cents this “pending deal” falls through
Trump is going to find something,or some *ahem* idiot premier, is going to open his big,fat mouth
And Carney, being Carney…ahhhh…never mind
Oh of course he does! Do none of you idiots recognize his game yet!? Foly Huck are you all stupid!
Once again, Carney saves the day.