BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
1. In a series of proclamations issued on July 20, 2026—Proclamation 11046, 11047, and 11048—the United States addressed trade discrimination by Canada affecting U.S. commerce. Proclamation 11046 identified Canada’s prohibition on U.S. alcoholic beverages, while allowing those from other countries, as discriminatory. This placed U.S. commerce at a disadvantage, prompting the imposition of additional ad valorem duties, effective August 19, 2026, under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338). These duties aimed to counteract Canada’s unequal trade practices.
2. Similarly, Proclamation 11047 highlighted Canada’s discriminatory tariff-rate quota allocation on U.S. cheeses. This practice also disadvantaged U.S. commerce compared to other countries. To counter this, additional duties were imposed on Canadian imports, effective August 19, 2026, under the same section 338 of the Tariff Act.
3. Proclamation 11048 focused on Canada’s motor vehicle tariff scheme, which was deemed discriminatory against U.S. commerce. This resulted in an imposition of similar duties on Canadian auto and auto parts exports, effective the same date, to address the trade disparities.
4. Recent information and recommendations from senior U.S. executive branch officials indicate ongoing negotiations between the United States and Canada concerning these trade issues. It is reported that Canada has committed to removing the discriminatory practices identified in these proclamations. Given the status of these negotiations, officials suggest a temporary suspension of the additional duties for three days to facilitate discussions.
5. After reviewing the details and recommendations from senior officials, it has been determined that it serves the public interest to suspend the additional duties imposed by Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 for three days.
6. Under section 338, the President may impose additional duties to mitigate the negative impact of foreign trade discrimination on U.S. commerce, as long as these duties do not exceed 50 percent ad valorem. The section also allows the President to adjust these impositions if public interest demands it.
7. Additionally, section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 authorizes the President to adjust the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to reflect necessary changes in import treatment, including duty adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 338; section 301 of title 3, United States Code; and section 604, do hereby proclaim as follows:
(1) The effective date for the additional ad valorem duties imposed by Proclamations 11046, 11047, and 11048 is moved to 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 22, 2026. The effective date in each proclamation’s Annex II is amended from “August 19, 2026” to “August 22, 2026.”
(2) The heads of executive departments and agencies are authorized and required to implement this proclamation. They must begin the process to suspend the collection of these duties as soon as practicable, consistent with applicable law. Agencies may delegate authority to ensure the effective implementation of this proclamation.
(3) The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in consultation with relevant senior officials, will determine necessary modifications to the HTSUS and implement them through notices in the Federal Register.
(4) If a refund of duties collected is required, it shall be processed according to applicable law and standard procedures.
(5) Any inconsistent provisions in earlier proclamations and Executive Orders are overridden by this proclamation to the extent of the inconsistency. If any part of this proclamation is invalidated, the remainder shall remain effective.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.
                            DONALD J. TRUMP
