Canada and US Continue Intense Trade Talks
Canadian trade minister Dominic LeBlanc says ongoing talks with the US require more work as a critical tariff deadline approaches. President Trump expresses optimism that an agreement will be reached to avert steep new duties.
Canada trade minister Dominic LeBlanc said negotiations with the United States face a tight deadline before 50% tariffs on imports take effect overnight on Saturday. The two sides met in Washington for a third consecutive day to avert duties on $20 billion worth of goods. President Donald Trump warned he will impose the new levies if an agreement is not reached.
