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Last update: 6 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs: Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. has postponed a planned 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods until end of day Aug. 21, after “substantial progress” in talks. Last-minute Deal: Trump announced a three-day pause on the tariffs, saying a “DEAL” is pending final documents, and teased Keystone XL could be “awoken from the grave.” What’s at Stake: The threatened duties were aimed at about $20B (roughly $28B cited in some reports) of Canadian exports, including items like wine and hockey sticks, with auto tariffs also flagged as a sticking point. Markets Mood: Global bond yields stayed near multi-decade highs, adding pressure as investors weigh debt and inflation worries. Foreign Influence Watch: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged foreign influence campaigns are targeting the separatist referendum, citing new research pointing to Russian-linked online activity.
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