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19 August 2026

Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger

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Source reporting: New York Times World

Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger

After a deadline extension, the latest U. S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.

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SOHAR Port and Freezone delivered strong first-half 2026 performance, recording total cargo throughput of 52 million metric tonnes, a 52% increase compared to the same period last year. The results reflect the adaptability of SOHAR’s integrated port and freezone model across a diversified cargo portfolio and a challenging international trading environment. Ship-to-ship cargo handling reached 24. 38 million metric tonnes, reflecting sustained demand for SOHAR’s maritime services. Container throughput increased 40% to 545,000 TEUs, driven primarily by higher transshipment activity, while breakbulk cargo nearly doubled to 1.

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