Carney, Trump discuss Canada-US trade
The gist
Canadian PM Mark Carney said he had a "good conversation" with Trump on a trade deal, with teams to work in coming weeks.
The two sides are still far from a signed agreement, and US midterms are two days away.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Canada withdrew from trade negotiations after rejecting last-minute US demands that Carney said threatened Canadian sovereignty, French-language protections and the automotive industry.
- After August 2026Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, prompting Ottawa to retaliate.
- Oct 23, 2026The Trump administration announced it would remove tariffs on certain Canadian products, notably plywood sheets, some paper products and machinery.