# Trump, Carney Optimistic on Trade Deal as Negotiators Meet in Washington

https://mins.news/en/item/26787

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-20 00:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/trump-carney-optimistic-on-trade-deal-as-negotiators-meet-in-washington?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a864a8fc69d29000181a82f

> US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced optimism that the two countries can finalize a tariff agreement. Negotiators from Washington and Ottawa met in Washington for additional talks.

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