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Trump delays new tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
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THE BRIEF
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US President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on imposing new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, stating that both nations have reached a trade deal subject to finalising documents.
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The delay was announced on Tuesday night, less than two hours before the 50% levy on nearly $20 billion of Canadian goods was scheduled to take effect on August 19.
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The proposed trade agreement could revive the Keystone XL pipeline project, which is designed to carry 830,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta to the United States.