US-Canada trade deal not as ‘close’ as portrayed
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett had said Sunday that negotiators were “very close” to reaching an agreement.
A US-Canada trade deal may not materialize as quickly as some US officials have suggested, according to sources close to the negotiations. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett remarked on Sunday that negotiators are "very close" to reaching an agreement to ease the countries' tariff dispute on goods. President Trump echoed this sentiment.
However, a person familiar with the talks cautioned that the deal is not guaranteed, stating there is always a possibility of a deal if positions change. Canada's perspective differs, with Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's spokesperson reaffirming that the two nations are "in constructive dialogue" on various priorities. Canada remains open to working in good faith for a mutually beneficial trading relationship that respects its interests.
The White House referenced Trump's comments Friday, noting Canada "is working very hard" to reach a deal, which he claimed possesses "all the cards."
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