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Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs Just Hours Before They Hit — Says US and Canada ‘Have a DEAL’ Pending Final Paperwork With Mark Carney (UPDATED)

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Benzinga · Aug 19

'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…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Little Bird review – no wonder this masterly drama has already cleaned up awards

It’s impossible not be be enraged by this story of Indigenous children who were taken from their families. This heartbreaking show has been a hit in Canada – and it would be a crime for the rest of the world to miss it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Wildfire in British Columbia harmed 150 structures and forced 20,000 to evacuate

Officials say last week's fast-moving wildfire in western Canada destroyed or damaged about 150 structures, forcing over 20,000 people to evacuate

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Students need more than AI skills — they need accountable AI literacy

As students return to Canadian colleges and universities soon, many will enter classrooms where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is already part of everyday academic life. Many might use tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini to brainstorm, summarize readings, revise writing and prepare job applications.

The Conversation · Aug 18

US and Canada hold last-minute talks as Trump’s 50% tariffs deadline looms

The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Canada’s AI strategy needs educators who feel prepared, not just trained

The Canadian government recently introduced AI for All, a national artificial intelligence strategy that has two focuses: building trust and creating opportunity.

The Conversation · Aug 18

Midnight showdown looms as US and Canada meet to sidestep Trump’s tariff blitz

The US and Canada are locked in last-minute talks to prevent a fresh wave of tariffs from striking at 00:01 ET on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has vowed to slap 50% duties on $20 billion (€17.2bn) worth of Canadian products if a deal is not reached in time.

Euronews · Aug 18

Quebec separatists won’t hold independence referendum until Trump leaves office

Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state have complicated the separatist case in Quebec

The Independent UK · Aug 18