US pauses planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
The United States temporarily paused planned 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods for three days. This update has been superseded by the later in-force notice dated 22 August 2026.
WHEN IT APPLIESSuperseded
- Who this affects
- Businesses that followed the temporary pause affecting selected Canadian-origin goods.
- Seller action
- Use the newer update
Use the later in-force update dated 22 August 2026 instead of relying on this temporary pause.
- Effective dates / current position
- See the full briefing and official source.
- Last reviewed
- 28 Aug 2026 — an editorial source check, separate from automatic timing.
- Official source
- Open the primary source ↗
What has happened?
The tariffs were due to take effect on 19 August 2026. The United States has paused them for three days while the United States and Canada finalise a trade agreement.
What businesses should do
Businesses shipping Canadian-origin products to the US should continue monitoring the situation until the final terms are confirmed.