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Canada and US struggle to make progress in latest trade talks as midterms loom

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Canada and the United States are facing stalled progress in trade talks amid upcoming midterm elections in the U.S., where Republicans risk losing control of Congress due to political backlash from tariffs on Canadian imports. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that recent negotiations have seen only slight intensification, with any advancements attributed to the U.S. moving closer to Canada’s position rather than concessions by Ottawa. Former President Barack Obama mocked the tariff war during a speech supporting Democratic candidates in Michigan, emphasizing the friendly relationship between the two nations and urging an end to the conflict.

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As of October 28, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada is "not yet in a position" to agree to a trade deal with the United States before the upcoming U.S. midterm elections on November 3rd. According to Carney, any agreement must be in the best interests of Canadians and only pursued when it suits them.

Canadian officials noted there has been limited progress in recent talks regarding tariffs on Canadian automobiles and steel. President Donald Trump had previously suggested a deal could be reached soon but offered no specific details. Tariffs have become a political liability for Trump's Republican Party, which faces the risk of losing control of Congress in next week’s midterms.

Carney emphasized that any progress seen reflects the U.S.'s movement towards Canada's demands, rather than concessions from Ottawa. He also warned against being set up as "fall guys" if negotiations fail due to a potential change in U.S. political leadership post-elections.

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Narrative

With President Donald Trump’s Republican Party risking losing control of Congress in next week's midterm elections, tariffs on Canadian imports have become a political liability, prompting Republican candidates in border states to demand an end to the trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Monday that talks to negotiate a deal to ease American tariffs on Canadian automobiles and steel had experienced "a slight intensification." However, Carney insisted any progress reflects Washington moving toward Canada's demands, not Ottawa concessions.

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2026-10-30 · The Independent

Canada and US struggle to make progress in latest trade talks as midterms loom · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

Discussions regarding trade between Canada and the United States have seen only modest advancement, according to a Canadian official familiar with the talks on Wednesday. uncertain

Discussions → regard → Wednesday

Washington → risk → demands

“To the extent any progress has been made, it’s because the U.S. is coming closer to our position,” Carney said. asserted

Carney → make → position

On Saturday, during a speech supporting Democratic candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson, former President Barack Obama mocked Trump’s tariff war with America’s northern neighbor, jokingly referring to Canada as a “well-known evil empire.” asserted

Obama → support → empire

“That historical adversary of ours, Canada,” he said sarcastically. asserted

he → say → ours

“It’s your neighbor. asserted

It → ’ → ?

It’s a few minutes’ drive over the bridge,” Obama continued. asserted

Obama → ’ → bridge

“These are the people who gave us Martin Short and maple syrup,” he said. asserted

he → give → Short

Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate in Michigan running against El-Sayed, said in a campaign ad that Canada is “not our enemy” and “we need to end this tariff war now.” asserted

we → run → war

Recent negotiations have concentrated on measures applied under Section 232 of U.S. trade law, encompassing duties of up to 50% on Canadian steel and 25% on cars. asserted

negotiations → concentrate → cars

The U.S. Commerce Department, which oversees Section 232 tariffs, did not immediately reply to a request for comment. asserted

which → oversee → comment

Trump predicted on Sunday that the dispute would be resolved "soon," though he offered no specifics. asserted

he → predict → specifics

In August, trade talks fell apart between the two countries, leading Trump to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, with Canada setting retaliatory penalties. asserted

Canada → fall → penalties

“They asked too much and offered too little,” Carney said at the time. asserted

Carney → ask → time