00:02Less than two hours before new 50% tariffs were set to hit Canadian goods, President Trump put
00:09them on hold. Trump announced a three-day pause, saying the United States and Canada have reached
00:14a deal, but still need to finalize the details. He didn't say much about what's in it, except that
00:20the Keystone XL pipeline may be, in his words, awoken from the grave. The Office of the U.S.
00:26Trade Representative says the deal will include, quote, comprehensive market access for all
00:32American goods, economic security commitments, and digital trade alignment. Canadian Prime
00:38Minister Mark Carney says substantial progress has been made, but cautions there is still important
00:44work left to do. The 50% tariffs were set to hit about $20 billion worth of Canadian imports,
00:50including products ranging from hockey sticks and building materials to alcohol and clothing.
00:55So for now, those tariffs are on hold, but only for three days, while the two sides try
01:01to get the deal across the finish line.
01:06Ever wonder what we learned that doesn't make it into a two-minute story? That's what Offscript
01:10is all about. Longer conversations, extra reporting.
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01:19And the context behind the headlines from the people who know the stories best.
01:23President Trump chose to go to Michigan and make his presence felt and make himself part
01:28of the conversation there.
01:29Unbiased updates Offscript, Thursdays at Straight Arrow.
