Trade Deadline Looms Over U.S. and Canada | Detroit News

U.S. and Canada are racing against time as a potential 50% tariff on Canadian goods looms just two days away — a threat first announced by President Trump in July with a 30-day warning. Everyday items like alcohol, dairy, lumber, and cement could see steep price hikes, while energy, fish, and certain minerals are exempt. The tension even caused Canada to cancel a bridge ceremony — though the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened on July 27th, trade nerves remain raw. Both sides are urgently negotiating before the deadline, but businesses and consumers alike are bracing for uncertainty, fearing higher costs and disrupted supply chains. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef2fc26fcdbf1cee