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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close
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The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
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- Why it matters
- Tariffs on Canadian goods would raise prices for US consumers and businesses importing from Canada, and disrupt cross-border supply chains. The pause delays those disruptions pending a deal.
- Most affected
- US importers and consumers of Canadian goods — Three-day reprieve from threatened tariffs before potential new import costs take effect.
Canadian exporters — Temporary protection from tariffs as negotiations proceed, though threat remains unresolved. - Likely next
- Whether a deal is finalised and announced within the three-day window, or whether the pause is extended again.
Also reported by: CNBC