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US, Canada Edge Closer to Trade Deal as Tariff Threat Looms
The United States and Canada have signalled an imminent conclusion to trade negotiations, though specifics of the agreement remain undisclosed. The announcement comes as Washington threatens to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods from Wednesday.
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Trade officials from the United States and Canada indicated on Tuesday that a final agreement on their trade relationship could be reached within days, providing some relief to businesses on both sides of the border who have faced mounting uncertainty. However, both nations have remained tight-lipped about the substantive terms of any potential deal.
The progress on negotiations comes against a backdrop of escalating pressure from Washington, which has threatened to levy steep 50 per cent tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods effective from Wednesday. Such duties would significantly impact major Canadian exports and potentially disrupt integrated supply chains across North America.
Canadian officials have sought to emphasise their commitment to reaching a mutually beneficial arrangement while defending their country's trade interests. The negotiations have centred on long-standing disputes over tariffs, market access, and other trade barriers between the two nations.
Business groups on both sides have urged negotiators to expedite the process, warning that protectionist measures could trigger broader economic disruptions. The exact timeline for finalising details and the scope of any agreement remain unclear, with officials offering only that resolution appears imminent.