Canada and the U.S. race to reach a trade deal as U.S. President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs looms over Canadian goods. A B.C. pulp mill closure is costing hundreds of forestry jobs, with workers blaming U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty; Police are investigating after a man reportedly entered an Edmonton Sikh temple and stabbed people inside, leaving two injured.

Canada and the U.S. race to reach a trade deal as U.S. President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs looms over Canadian goods.&nbsp;A B.C. pulp mill closure is costing hundreds of forestry jobs, with workers blaming U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty;&nbsp;Police are investigating after a man reportedly entered an Edmonton Sikh temple and stabbed people inside, leaving two injured.

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CTV National News for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026: CTV National News: Canada-U.S. trade talks go down to the wire as tariff deadline looms

Canada and U.S. trade negotiators push for a deal before Saturday’s deadline; Vassy Kapelos breaks down the Premiers’ reactions to Manitoba’s trade comments and what political sources are saying about the Canada-U.S. deal; Canadians weigh in on the Prime Minister’s call to restore U.S. alcohol sales as a goodwill gesture in trade talks; More Canadians and Americans are crossing the border despite trade tensions, with some Canadians rethinking buying American products. 

Canada and U.S. trade negotiators push for a deal before Saturday&rsquo;s deadline;&nbsp;Vassy Kapelos breaks down the Premiers&rsquo; reactions to Manitoba&rsquo;s trade comments and what political sources are saying about the Canada-U.S. deal;&nbsp;Canadians weigh in on the Prime Minister&rsquo;s call to restore U.S. alcohol sales as a goodwill gesture in trade talks;&nbsp;More Canadians and Americans are crossing the border despite trade tensions, with some Canadians rethinking buying American products.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Thursday, August 20, 2026: Canada-U.S. trade talks race toward a deal as deadline nears

While Premier Eby strictly opposes ending the ban on American alcohol, Premier Ford says it could be worth it to protect other sectors; The deadline for new U.S. tariffs has been postponed to Saturday. Mike Le Couteur on what this means for Canada, and whether a deal will be reached; and, local musicians in Manitoba express their fears about what the proliferation of AI-generated music will mean for their livelihoods.

While Premier Eby strictly opposes ending the ban on American alcohol, Premier Ford says it could be worth it to protect other sectors; The deadline for new U.S. tariffs has been postponed to Saturday. Mike Le Couteur on what this means for Canada, and whether a deal will be reached; and, local musicians in Manitoba express their fears about what the proliferation of AI-generated music will mean for their livelihoods.

CTV National News for Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Premiers considering walking back American booze ban to alleviate tariffs

With hours until 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could hit $20B in Canadian goods, Ottawa and Washington push for a last-minute deal.

With hours until 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could hit $20B in Canadian goods, Ottawa and Washington push for a last-minute deal.

CTV National News for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026: CTV National News: Canada-U.S. trade talks go down to the wire as tariff deadline looms

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