Carney and Trump Talk Again as US Tariff Deadline Nears
Canadian negotiators worked in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. They sought a last-minute deal with the Trump administration.
A tariff deadline was set for 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump reportedly talked again. Canada wants to avoid more economic harm from new US tariffs.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc joined the talks. New tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods were pending.
Reports call these Section 338 tariffs. They would cover about 5% of Canadian exports.
Trump had already placed tariffs on Canada. These included tariffs on metals, lumber and auto parts. That context set up the current talks over new measures.
Klear Note — Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, often raising costs for buyers. The proposed 50% tariffs would affect about 5% of Canadian exports.
Key Terms 3
- Section 338 tariffs A US trade law rule allowing extra tariffs against unfair foreign practices.
- US Trade Representative The US official who negotiates trade deals for the country.
- Trade Minister The Canadian official in charge of trade talks with other countries.