Donald Trump says "have a deal!" as Canadian alcohol and dairy tariff paused pending paperwork

President Trump said on Truth Social that a 50% tariff on Canadian alcohol and dairy products would be paused for three days, describing a tentative agreement between the two countries pending completion of paperwork. The measures, announced July 20 under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, followed Washington’s claim that Canada unfairly discriminated against American alcoholic beverages. Affected goods included spirits, wine, beer, cider, milk, cream, dried whey, and whey protein concentrate. Trump also raised the possibility, without offering details, of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline. The U.S. spirits industry welcomed the delay; DISCUS president Chris Swonger said Canadian provincial restrictions had reduced American spirits exports by more than 70%, and he urged negotiators on both sides to reach a solution restoring market access.