The United States and Canada are working on a deal to ease tariffs affecting steel and autos, according to multiple reports. The talks aim to reduce trade friction in areas that have been central to tariff disputes between the two countries.

The coverage describes the negotiations as an active effort involving both governments, with reporting that frames the talks around specific sectors—steel and automobiles. Some outlets also highlight that relations are strained, placing the tariff discussions within a broader context of uneven cooperation.

While the sources generally agree on the subject and goal of the negotiations, they vary in how much background they provide and whether they emphasize the state of the bilateral relationship. One report is presented as an “exclusive” based on sources, while others describe the work on a deal in more direct terms.