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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse minutes before deadline for tariffs to take effect

NPR · Aug 22, 2026, 4:36 AM UTC

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada fell apart on Friday night, shortly before a midnight deadline for 50% tariffs to take effect on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.

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