Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National

US Canada trade deal: Trump announces pause on 50% tariffs on Ottawa

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a halt on 50 per cent tariffs on Canada that were scheduled to come into force on Thursday, saying that the two countries 'have a deal'.

"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," he said in a post on Truth Social.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.