Canada-US trade talks have picked up slightly, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on October 26, 2026, crediting any progress to Washington moving closer to Canada’s position.

Canada-US trade talks before the midterms

“To the extent any progress has been made, it's because the US is coming closer to our position,” Carney said of discussions with President Donald Trump’s administration.

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has suggested the two countries are close to a deal. The comments came eight days before the US midterm elections, but did not announce an agreement or specify its terms.

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