Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close - BBC News

The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.

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The BBC's Samira Hussain explains the impact of Trump's tariffs on the US

US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

"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!" Trump said in a social media post.

The announcement came less than two hours before a 50% levy on nearly $20bn (£14.8bn; C$28bn) of Canadian imports was set to go in place.