US President Donald Trump says Canada is “working very hard” to reach a new trade deal with the United States. The comment is framed in the context of ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries and comes amid expectations of tariff changes.
One theme across outlets is timing and political motivation: a report referenced by the Vancouver Sun suggests Trump may drop tariffs on Canadian goods to help Republicans ahead of the US midterm elections. Other coverage stays more focused on the negotiation status and the bilateral effort to restart or move forward on talks.
National Post notes limited progress on the trade file, stating there has been little movement after negotiations fell apart in late August. While most outlets present the same basic message from Trump, they differ in what contextual details they include and how prominently they link potential tariff shifts to US domestic politics.
