Canada-US Trade Talks Progressing

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1. 26 Oct

   Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday said there had been 'a slight intensification' in talks with the United States, adding that Ottawa had not changed its stance.

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• 27 Oct White House tempers its tough talk on Canada trade as inflation tops voter concernsThe Trump administration is showing signs of softening its tough stance on trade with Canada ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, where inflation caused by tariffs is a major voter concern. President Trump indicated a potential quick resolution to the trade dispute but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that any progress has been due to the U.S. moving closer to Canada's position. This shift comes as…NBC News
• 27 Oct Carney says Trump moving closer to Canada's trade demands as midterms loomCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on October 26, 2026, that progress in trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is due to the U.S. moving closer to Canada's demands. This statement came days before the U.S. midterm elections, amid ongoing tariff disputes between the two nations; Trump had previously imposed tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which led to…The Hindu
• 26 Oct U.S. trade negotiators ‘coming closer to our position,’ Carney saysPrime Minister Mark Carney commented on Monday that there has been a slight intensification in trade talks with the United States. He also noted that Ottawa's position remains unchanged during these negotiations.The Globe and Mail
• 26 Oct ‘The U.S. is coming closer to our position’: Carney describes small intensification of trade talksPrime Minister Mark Carney of Canada indicated during a press conference in Ottawa on Monday that there has been slight progress in trade talks with the United States, noting that the U.S. is moving closer to Canada’s position on key issues like truck tariffs and language regulations. However, he emphasized that any deal must be in the best interest of Canadians and align with previously stated Canadian “red lines.”…National Post
• 26 Oct Canada-U.S. trade talks ‘moving quickly’ at political level ahead of midterms: sourcesTrade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada are progressing rapidly at the political level according to sources quoted by Global News, despite a two-month stalemate earlier this year. However, skepticism remains about reaching an agreement before the November 3rd American midterm elections. Key issues include tariffs on Canadian steel and autos, as well as trade deal flexibility for Canada with other countries…Global News
• 26 Oct US-Canada tariff deal 'very close', says White House adviser ahead of midtermsWhite House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says the United States and Canada are close to reaching a tariff agreement following months of negotiations. Hassett made this comment during an appearance on Fox News, noting that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had been in continuous talks with Canadian officials throughout the week. President Donald Trump also expressed optimism about concluding a deal within a couple…Times of India
• 26 Oct Canada-U.S. trade war to end ‘soon,’ Trump says, but there’s no real sign of a breakthroughPresident Donald Trump stated at a Michigan rally that he expects to resolve the U.S.-Canada trade war "pretty soon," despite lacking concrete evidence of progress. The dispute has intensified ahead of November's midterm elections and affected areas like Maine, leading Senator Susan Collins to request tariff adjustments which Trump partially agreed to on Friday. While White House officials suggest negotiations are…National Post
• 26 Oct Trump says Canada trade deal coming ‘soon’At a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan on Sunday, October 25, 2026, President Donald Trump said that the United States and Canada would soon reach a trade agreement. Since August 2026, tensions between the two countries have risen due to new tariffs imposed by both sides, affecting approximately $20 billion worth of goods each way. The article focuses on Trump’s comments at the rally regarding his belief in an…The Hindu
• 26 Oct Trump Claims Trade Imbalance: accuses Canada of exploiting US; says deal likely but no rushPresident Donald Trump accused Canada of exploiting the U.S. through a significant trade imbalance, claiming Canada earns $90 billion annually at America's expense. Speaking to FOX 2’s Roop Raj before a Michigan rally, Trump said discussions with Canada are moving toward a possible resolution but emphasized he is not in a hurry and wants a long-term beneficial deal for the United States. He alleged hidden Canadian…Times of India

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