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Canadian PM reports progress in Trump trade talks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 19:08 · Archive

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a constructive conversation with President Trump about a potential trade deal.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal, with negotiators to work in coming weeks toward an agreement. The upbeat assessment signals fresh momentum in the bitter trade dispute just days before the U.S. midterm elections on 3 November.

The shift marks a change from August, when Canada walked away from negotiations after rejecting U.S. demands that Carney said threatened Canadian sovereignty, French-language protections and the auto industry. Trump responded with 50% tariffs on roughly £20 billion in Canadian goods, prompting Canadian retaliation. The two sides have been discussing possible relief from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles, although no details of a potential agreement have been announced.

Carney said the conversation built on recent discussions about deal outlines that would create jobs, lower costs for families and protect Canada's languages, culture and sovereignty. As recently as Wednesday, he said the countries were not yet in a position to reach an agreement before the midterm elections. Trump's trade war with Canada has become an issue in Michigan and Maine, where Republican candidates have faced pressure over tariffs hurting local businesses.

Canadian PM reports progress in Trump trade talks
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