Latest / Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Canada U.S. Trade Talks on Edge | Toronto News
Canada’s top negotiator is racing against time to avert 50% tariffs on $28 billion in goods, as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a critical Friday briefing. Talks with U.S. Trade Rep Jamieson Greer have shifted from heated deadlock to signs of progress, though Canada rejected early U.S. demands that included weak tariff concessions and controversial alcohol trade reversals. With the deadline looming and Canadian businesses on edge, Ottawa is now pushing hard for a deal before Monday — hoping to avoid economic damage while navigating provincial resistance and shifting U.S. priorities…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.