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Trump says U.S. ‘hasn’t had a lot of luck with Canada’ in trade talks

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As the Aug. 1 deadline for a trade deal between the U.S. and Canada draws near, U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he may just impose tariffs rather than reach a deal.

Breakdown
  • President Trump says the U.S. has not had much luck with Canada in trade talks. 9s
  • The U.S. is considering a 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered by the current agreement. 26s
  • Canada has shifted from seeking a tariff-free deal to managing expectations about the outcome. 41s
  • Canadian officials continue to meet with U.S. counterparts to negotiate an agreement. 55s
  • Past trade negotiations between the two countries have taken significant time to resolve. 1m 11s
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