Trump said he had paused the 50% Canada tariff two hours before it applied, though no legal text has been published to that effect.
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 19, 2026: He Says He Paused It, Nothing On Paper
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August 19, 2026
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12 min read
Executive Summary
USA Canada Intelligence Brief August 19: Trump says he paused the 50% Canada tariff two hours out, but no legal text has been published.
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