# US, Canada Dig In on Tariff Negotiations as Deal Hopes Fade

https://mins.news/en/item/25500

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-18 21:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/us-canada-dig-in-on-tariff-negotations-as-deal-hopes-fade?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a84c7dbf7c24d00010f88d5

> The Trump administration is lowering expectations for a last-minute agreement with Canada that would avert new tariffs due to take effect Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.

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