U.S.-Canada Tariff Talks Jolt the Auto Industry; Drive to Decision Day at the Iowa State Fair

U.S.-Canada Tariff Talks Jolt the Auto Industry; Drive to Decision Day at the Iowa State Fair

Author: NBC News August 21, 2026 Duration: 24:12

The U.S. and Canada are facing a midnight deadline before President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs are set to go into effect, affecting $20 billion worth of imports from Canada. A major sticking point in negotiations is the auto industry, which has already been struggling with the higher costs of tariffs. Nora Eckert, Reuters autos correspondent, explains what’s at stake for the sector and how the tariffs could affect prices for consumers. Then, NBC News Senior Political Reporter Jon Allen concludes his trek through some of the country’s biggest battleground districts with a stop at the Iowa State Fair. He explains why the fair has become such an important political stop and who he saw flipping burgers during his visit. Plus, the second World Humanoid Robot Games are taking place this weekend in Beijing. NBC News Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer breaks down why China is so far ahead of the U.S. in robotics and why viral videos of robots malfunctioning only tell part of the story.


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