Trump White House Ballroom Helipad

Workers build a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, left, and continue construction on the new White House ballroom, right, as seen from the Washington Monument, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Washington.

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The Latest: Last-minute talks seek to stop US tariffs on Canadian goods

The Latest: Last-minute talks seek to stop US tariffs on Canadian goods

Relations between the U.S. and Canada could deteriorate further if Trump goes ahead with his plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. The two countries are talking as the midnight deadline approaches. The fate of the Gaza ceasefire remains unclear after a marathon meeting between Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended with no firm Israeli commitment to the latest U.S.-proposed plan. And Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea doesn't just slight a longtime ally — it raises broad concerns about U.S. security interests in Asia and elsewhere.