Trucks pass over the Peace Bridge between Canada and the United States, in Fort Erie, Ontario, on August 18, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]
US President Donald Trump's decision to pause new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods for three days offers Canada temporary relief but is unlikely to resolve deeper trade tensions between the two countries, experts said.
Trump said on Tuesday night that Canada and the United States had reached a deal, subject to the finalization of documents, and that he had paused the tariffs that were due to take effect on Wednesday.
The move came as the two countries remained engaged in intensive trade negotiations, with Canada seeking relief from existing US tariffs while Washington pushed for greater access to the Canadian market.
Ronald Stagg, a history professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and an expert on Canadian-American relations, said the emerging deal would likely address several issues that have drawn the Trump administration's attention.
