Trump delays 50% tariff on Canadian goods by three days amid trade talks

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he has postponed a 50% tariff on Canadian imports by three days, postponing the duties with hours to go before they had been scheduled to take effect. Trump said on social media the delay reflects progress in trade talks between the United States and Canada, with the two countries nearing a deal pending completion of final documents. The proposed duties cover roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including wine, dairy products, cement, ready-to-wear clothing and hockey equipment. In recent weeks, negotiations have focused on lowering tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles, revising Canadian dairy quotas and lifting a ban on U.S. alcoholic beverages. Trump also signaled that the Keystone XL pipeline, canceled during the Biden administration, could be revived. The prospect has been welcomed by Canada's oil industry but faces longstanding resistance from environmental groups and Indigenous communities. No further details on the timing of a final agreement were immediately available.