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

NPR News·August 22, 2026·1 min read

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed on Friday night, just before a midnight deadline for 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. The breakdown came after months of talks, leaving both nations bracing for economic impact as the tariffs are set to take effect immediately.

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