Carney Says U.S. Is “Coming Closer to Our Position” as Canada Trade Talks Gain Momentum

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the United States is moving closer to Canada’s position as trade talks gain momentum. He cautioned that he cannot guarantee President Donald Trump will honor an agreement, recalling that previous U.S. commitments seemed “written in pencil.” Canada is ready to sign a deal that serves Canadians, Carney said, but will judge any proposal as a whole. Reports citing government and industry sources describe renewed interest in a deal, though an agreement remains uncertain after negotiations collapsed in August