U.S. President Donald Trump has recently declared that a series of tariffs on Canadian goods are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on August 19th, if a trade agreement is not reached before that time. The proposed tariffs are anticipated to impact a wide range of Canadian products, including automobiles, steel, aluminum, and various consumer goods. The total value of the goods affected by these tariffs is estimated to be around $28 billion. However, there are ongoing discussions and negotiations aimed at finalizing a trade agreement, which could influence the implementation of these tariffs. As the deadline approaches, both Canadian and U.S. officials are working to reach an agreement that would avert the introduction of these tariffs, further complicating the already tense trade relations between the two countries.
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