US-Canada trade talks 'very close' to a deal, Hassett says

· Trade · United States · Canada

Top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said US-Canada trade negotiations have "picked up" and are "gathering steam," and that talks are "very close" to a deal. The comments came two days after the Trump administration modified Canadian tariffs to benefit some Maine businesses following lobbying by Senator Susan Collins. The two neighbours have been negotiating amid repeated tariff changes.

Why it matters：A US-Canada deal would ease one of the world's largest trading relationships and signal whether tariff-driven disputes are cooling.

Key points

  • Hassett said talks have "picked up" and have "gathering steam".
  • The US recently modified Canadian tariffs to benefit some Maine businesses.

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