There has been no immediate response from the Trump administration. The U.S. has offered $26.5 million in earthquake aid, including food, shelters and health supplies, according to the State Department.

Less than two hours before yet another midnight tariff deadline, President Donald Trump backed off late Tuesday from his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods.

President Trump announced late Tuesday he would pause the 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods for three days, saying the U.S. and Canada are finalizing a deal. The tariffs were expected to go into effect at midnight Wednesday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday by phone to try and hammer out a deal to avoid new tariffs on some $30 billion in Canadian goods due to take effect just

President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, including cars, dairy and alcohol, take effect Wednesday, and the U. S.