U.S. Says Canada Has Declined a Trade Deal to Stave Off Tariffs

The New York Times·August 22, 2026 at 3:47 AM+14

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United States trade representative Jamieson Greer said that it was a “missed opportunity for Canada.” The surprising development means tariffs against $20 billion of Canadian goods come into effect at midnight.

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