NPR News: 08-19-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
President Trump paused planned tariffs on Canadian goods, citing a deal to restart the Keystone XL pipeline. The U.S. also scaled back joint military drills with South Korea following Trump’s criticism. In Alaska, primary elections narrowed races for Senate and governor, while Florida primaries saw Angie Nixon and Byron Donalds secure nominations. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s former defense minister called for elections amid protests, and the Trump administration moved to repeal a ban on logging in national forests.
Topics discussed
Trump pauses Canadian tariffs, cites Keystone XL pipeline deal
US and South Korea shorten joint military drills per Trump's orders
Alaska and Florida primary election results and key races
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister calls for elections during war
Trump administration moves to repeal roadless area logging ban
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