Zero hour for 50% tariffs

Zero hour for 50% tariffs

August 18, 2026 4:59 pm MST.

Unless the U.S. President changes his mind, or can be convinced – around $30 billion of Canadian goods will face a new 50% tariff at midnight. There are talks still planned, even as the new import duties are just hours away from being enacted.

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