# Canada and US say trade deal is nearing completion, but details remain unclear

https://mins.news/en/item/26505

- BBC News, 2026-08-19 17:47 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekl74jnk5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Canada and the US say they are close to finalising a trade agreement after Prime Minister Mark Carney cited “significant progress” in negotiations. Donald Trump said it would benefit American farmers and manufacturers, but the scope and concessions remain unclear. A planned wave of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods has been paused until the weekend.

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