There has been ‘limited progress’ in Canada-U.S. trade talks: Canadian official

OTTAWA - A Canadian official has stated that recent trade negotiations with the United States have produced only “limited progress.” Prime Minister Mark Carney noted on Tuesday that discussions had intensified in recent days, with President Donald Trump hinting at a potential deal before the upcoming midterm elections. However, a Canadian government official, who is privy to the negotiations, insists today that while talks have continued, “there has been limited progress.”

Diplomatic tensions between Canada and the U.S. have been tense since Carney's government abandoned formal trade talks in August, accusing the Americans of making unreasonable demands. In response, Washington imposed tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Canadian goods, while Ottawa retaliated with tariffs on American products.

Trump announced on Friday that he would lift some of the 50 percent tariffs on Canada by the end of the month, while simultaneously imposing tariffs on a range of new items, including Canadian garbage and sewage.