August 19, 2026

Section 338 Tariffs Paused Until 9:01 p.m. PST August 21st

President Trump announced yesterday evening, Aug. 18, that he would pause the 50% Section 338 tariffs on an array of Canadian products for three days as the U.S. and Canada continue their trade negotiations. The tariffs were initially scheduled to take effect this Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 12:01 a.m. ET.

“After considering the information, opinions, and recommendations that have been provided to me by senior executive branch officials, among other relevant information and considerations, I determine that in these circumstances, the public interest requires suspending for a period of 3 days the additional ad valorem duties imposed in Proclamation 11046, 11047, and 11048,” the president said. 

The presidential action states the effective date of the additional ad valorem duties imposed in Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 shall now be 12:01 a.m. ET on Aug. 22