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Canada has won a temporary reprieve from punishing US tariffs, though the clock is ticking. With a deadline of August 21 approaching, Prime Minister Mark Carney signals both progress and urgency in ongoing trade negotiations.
Canada and the United States have committed to stepping up trade negotiations after Washington imposed additional 50% tariffs on Canadian goods including dairy and motor vehicles, effective August 19.
Hundreds of security dogs have been mobilised across North American World Cup venues to detect explosives and firearms, with friendly breeds like Labradors chosen to balance threat prevention with fan comfort during a tournament shadowed by regional tensions.