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Publication Date: August 19, 2026 - 06:23

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Morning Update: Trump announces a three-day tariff pause and a tentative trade deal

August 19, 2026

Good morning. Donald Trump paused a threatened round of new tariffs just before they were set to go into effect. More on that below, along with referendum issues in two provinces and Justin Trudeau’s whereabouts.



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