Trump predicts Canada tariff deal soon as White House says talks are advancing

Politics · First reported 26 Oct, 02:52 · Updated 22:06

Donald Trump said a resolution to the US-Canada trade dispute could come soon, while White House economic official Kevin Hassett described the countries as close to a deal. Reports also describe tariffs and countermeasures, and the dispute’s effects on businesses and election campaigns.

At a Michigan rally, Trump predicted the dispute would be settled soon; the event was held ahead of the 3 November midterms.
Hassett said negotiations had picked up and that a deal was close, while Trump said an agreement could come before the election or take months.
The reports say trade talks broke down in August and that the US imposed tariffs; Canada also retaliated, according to the New York Post report.
The dispute has affected the US auto industry, and tariffs have featured in Senate races in Michigan and Maine, the reports say.
The centre report also describes Canada and the EU pursuing closer cooperation as Canada seeks economic opportunities beyond the US.

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Key facts

Rally location: Port Huron, Michigan
Midterm date: 3 November
Reported tariff level and coverage: Roughly 50% on about $20 billion of Canadian goods
Reported tariff exemptions effective date: October 30
Canada-EU summit location: Montreal