Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs, Citing a Trade Deal and Keystone XL Revival

Trump says he halted the levies set to take effect for a three-day period after reaching a deal with Canada, subject to final documents.

First Published: August 18, 2026, 6:23 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump said he paused the 50% tariffs against Canada set to take effect, citing a deal between the two countries subject to the finalization of documents.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL! The great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by Sleepy Joe Biden, may be awoken from the grave! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Trump” on August 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 35th message released today, and the last post was 37 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 11 of his 560 posts over the last 30 days classified as tariff posts.

President Donald J. Trump announced a pause on 50% tariffs against Canada in Washington D.C.

Trump named Joe Biden, the former U.S. president, in connection with the Keystone XL Pipeline, writing that the project was “long ago killed” and “may be awoken from the grave.” Trump did not provide additional terms of the trade deal or the documents he referenced in the post.