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US and Canada try to wrap up trade deal

Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister in charge of US-Canada trade, leaves after meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, DC, on Aug 20, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

WASHINGTON - The United States and Canada were headed back to the negotiating table on Friday seeking a deal to end months of trade tensions before punishing new tariffs kick in at midnight.

President Donald Trump threatened to impose new 50% duties on a range of Canadian products by Wednesday, but issued a last-minute stay, citing major progress in trade talks.

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