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Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Extended trade talks between Canada and the United States showed progress, with President Trump announcing a potential "deal" and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicating movement toward an agreement.
- The deadline for imposing 50 percent tariffs on more Canadian goods was postponed from midnight Wednesday to midnight Friday, easing immediate economic tensions.
- President Trump mentioned delaying tariffs due to the progress in negotiations and hinted at possibly reducing U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to levels comparable with other countries.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the talks, signaling optimism about the trade relationship's future.
