Top trade negotiators from Canada and the United States met repeatedly in Washington by August 21, 2026, to finalize a trade agreement before new American tariffs were due to take effect. Canadian officials stated the deal was "very close" but said more work remained.
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OTTAWA, Aug 20 - Top trade negotiators from Canada and the U.S. will meet for the second day running in Washington on Thursday in a bid to finalize a trade deal that could help reduce months of tariffs and counter duties.
Top Canada, US trade negotiators to meet again as deal deadline nears Reuters
#ElbowsUp Canada says trade deal with US is 'very close', more work needed - www.reuters.com/world/top-ca... Canada and the United States are "very close" to agreeing a trade deal that could help reduce months of tariffs and counter duties but more work remains to be done, a top Canadian official said o...
Aug 21 - Top trade negotiators from Canada and the U.S. will meet for a third day in Washington on Friday in a bid to finalize a trade deal before new American tariffs due to come into effect on Saturday.