Trump says U.S. farmers will be 'thrilled' with trade deal with Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a tentative trade deal with Canada, resulting in a temporary pause on planned tariffs. Both nations are finalizing the agreement, which is expected to benefit American farmers and manufacturers.
Why it matters
The deal represents a significant shift in North American trade policy and aims to stabilize economic relations between the U.S. and Canada.
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Join the conversation U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the construction of a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House continues on August 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Alex Wong / Getty Images Article content OTTAWA – U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. stakeholders will be “thrilled” with the tentative deal struck between Canada and the U.S., as negotiations continued Wednesday to finalize an agreement between both countries.
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