CBC News: The National | Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada

Aug. 18, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump pauses 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days pending a new deal. Meta goes to trial over accusations it's deliberately trying to get kids addicted to its platforms. And, the WNBA’s biggest star comes to Canada. 00:00 The National for August 18, 2026 01:00 Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada 03:54 Carney says 'substantial progress' made 05:55 Reaction from Canadian businesses 08:10 Steel, aluminum makers look for relief 10:29 PQ vows Trump-era referendum pause 11:36 Warning about Russian foreign influence 14:18 Wildfire evacuees cleared to return home 16:37 Russian threatens U.K. with 'consequences' 17:05 WHO warns Ebola outbreak could spread 20:20 Philippine school attack live streamed 20:44 OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens 21:10 Meta goes to trial over child safety 24:09 Indiana Fever beat Toronto Tempo 24:42 Caitlin Clark and the WNBA culture war 33:49 Summer camp staff screening laws 38:28 Bison return to Star Blanket Cree Nation 42:11 The Moment | Hole-in-one celebration #news #latestnews #canada The National is the flagship of ‪@CBCNews‬ showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa... More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news