# Canadian government source says US also wants trade deal before Aug. 19 deadline

https://mins.news/en/item/21503

- Reuters, 2026-08-13 17:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/canada-government-source-says-us-also-keen-trade-deal-before-aug-19-deadline-2026-08-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7e02b3325a7500012a9983

> A Canadian government source with direct knowledge of the trade talks said negotiations with the United States were progressing well and that Washington also wanted an agreement before a new U.S. tariff deadline on Aug. 19.

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