WASHINGTON/OTTAWA, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day pause on new tariffs against Canadian goods. He said the United States and Canada had reached an agreement, pending final documents.

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Trump said the pause would delay new 50% tariffs that were due to begin Wednesday. He announced the decision after speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The two leaders had spoken twice this week during intense trade negotiations.

However, Carney said substantial progress had been made. He also warned that important work remained before the agreement could become final. The details of the proposed deal have not yet been fully disclosed.

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