Carney and Trump discuss possible Canada-U.S. trade deal

Politics · First reported 1 Nov, 16:47 · Updated 17:31

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Mark Carney says he had a positive conversation with Donald Trump about a possible trade deal, with negotiators expected to work in the coming weeks. Key issues remain unresolved, and autos are expected to be a sticking point.

Carney said his conversation with Trump built on earlier discussions about the outlines of a possible trade deal, and that teams would work toward an outcome in the coming weeks.
A senior source said formal negotiations were set to resume and autos were expected to be a key sticking point; another source said key elements remained unresolved.
The article says both countries imposed steep duties after negotiations broke down in August.

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Key facts

Conversation: Carney said he spoke with Trump about the future of Canada-U.S. trade.
Next step: Carney said teams would work in the coming weeks toward a deal.
Expected sticking point: Autos, according to a senior source cited by CBC.
Unresolved issues: A source familiar with discussions said key elements remained unresolved and an agreement was not imminent.
Tariffs: The articles report that both countries have imposed tariffs on each other in recent months.