Canadian official reports "limited progress" in Canada-US trade talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks have intensified slightly in recent days. Trump and his officials have suggested a deal could come before next week's US midterm elections.

Discussions have continued, but "there has been limited progress."

— A Canadian government official

Background

Canada walked away from formal talks in August, and Washington then imposed tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods. Trump said Friday he will lift some of the 50 per cent tariffs at the end of the month while adding tariffs on dozens of new products.