{
  "id": 16931194,
  "title": "Canada not yet in position to reach trade deal with U.S.: Carney",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/canada-not-yet-in-position-to-reach-trade-deal-with-u-s-carney",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:25:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/28/canada-not-yet-in-position-to-reach-trade-deal-with-u-s-carney/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada is not yet prepared to enter into a trade agreement with the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump, even as the midterm elections of Congress approach. Speaking on his way to the Liberal national caucus meeting on Parliament Hill, Carney emphasized that Ottawa is prepared to negotiate a deal only when it aligns with Canada's own interests. He clarified that Canada is \"pursuing\" such a deal if an opportunity arises, but noted that Canada's trade negotiators are \"not in that position right now.\" While trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington have been ramped up in recent days, Canadian officials have described the progress as modest. The Canadian side has pointed out that the talks are only in the initial stages. Republican control of both chambers of Congress hangs in the balance ahead of the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for next Tuesday. President Trump's tariff policies have been widely criticized by Americans due to the economic strain they are causing. This report by The Canadian Press was originally published on October 28, 2026.",
  "summary": "OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not yet in a position to reach a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, even with the congressional midterms just days away.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}