# Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline

https://mins.news/en/item/25301

- Reuters, 2026-08-18 15:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/carney-trump-speak-ahead-50-us-tariff-deadline-2026-08-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a847baac69d2900018192a0

> Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Carney’s office said. Canada is seeking a last-minute deal to prevent new 50% tariffs from taking effect at midnight on Wednesday.

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