Carney Cites Progress In Trump Trade Talks As Midterms Near
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal ahead of U.S. midterms.[1]
Carney said negotiating teams will work in the coming weeks toward an agreement that he said would create jobs, lower costs for families and protect Canada's languages, culture and sovereignty.[1]
In August 2026, Canada walked away from negotiations, and President Trump responded by imposing 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods.[1]
The dispute and tariffs have become an issue in U.S. midterm races, particularly in Michigan and Maine, where some Republicans have urged an end to the tariff war.[1]
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- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Mark Carney said he had a constructive conversation with Donald Trump about a potential U.S.-Canada trade deal.
- Carney said negotiating teams will work in the coming weeks toward an agreement that he says would create jobs, lower costs for families and protect Canada’s languages, culture and sovereignty.
- The talks follow Trump’s earlier imposition of 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods after Canada walked away from negotiations in August 2026.
- The dispute and tariffs have become an election issue in U.S. midterm races, particularly in Michigan and Maine, where some Republicans are calling for an end to the tariff war.
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