Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 19
Key Facts
—The president said he paused it Trump posted on Tuesday evening that he had paused the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days, less than two hours before they were due to take effect.
—A deal, subject to paperwork He said the pause rested on the two countries having reached an agreement, subject to the finalisation of documents.
—Ottawa is not calling it finished Prime Minister Mark Carney said substantial progress had been made although important work still remains, having described the talks on Monday as very intense and delicate.
