50% Canadian TariffS Paused; Rep. Donalds to Face Jolly in November | NTD Good Morning (Aug. 19)

The U.S. is delaying a planned 50% tariff on some Canadian goods after last-minute talks between the two countries. The tariffs were set to take effect on Wednesday, but President Trump announced on Tuesday night that he had paused them for only three days. The tariffs would have covered more than $20 billion in Canadian products, ranging from wine, hockey sticks and cement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the two countries have made substantial progress, but that important work remains before a deal is finalized.Tuesday's primaries are set, clearing the way for pivotal November races in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming. In Florida's governor's race, Congressman Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination easily, backed by President Trump and a record $111-million campaign. He will be facing Democrat David Jolly in the general election. In Florida's Senate race, Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon will face Republican Ashley Moody. And In Alaska, Former Congresswoman Mary Peltola and Senator Dan Sullivan advanced in a race that could shift control of the Senate. In Wyoming, Trump-backed Harriet Hageman won the U.S. Senate primary, while Eric Barlow claimed the GOP nomination for governor.President Trump says there are no talks underway with Iran as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz. The president also says the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is still in place. President Trump says Iran's economy and military are under severe pressure. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates says it has halted trade with Iran, after the Gulf country detected two ballistic missiles it says came from Iran.