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Carney says Canada and US are making progress on trade deal
Canada and the United States are making progress toward a trade deal, Prime Minister Mark Carney said after speaking with President Donald Trump and senior US officials.
The talks resumed after negotiations collapsed in August, when Canada rejected US demands and suspended discussions.
US tariffs have put pressure on Canadian businesses, including the auto industry, which depends heavily on access to the US market.
Carney said Canada will not accept terms that make Canadian auto production unviable.
The two governments are discussing possible tariff reductions for autos, steel and aluminum, but Carney said they are not yet close to a final deal.
The North American auto industry also faces the challenge of adapting to rapid change and the shift to electric vehicles.
Further negotiations will determine whether the countries can reach an agreement that reduces tariffs while protecting Canada's auto sector.
Mark Carney said Canada and the United States are making progress toward a possible bilateral trade deal, but have not reached an agreement.
Carney said Canada would not accept a deal that undermines the long-term viability of its auto sector.
He described auto issues as among the most challenging in negotiations and said Canada is seeking terms that would keep Canadian auto production profitable.
The talks follow a collapse in negotiations in August and have since resumed.
A deal could reduce U.S. tariffs on sectors including steel, aluminum and autos.
- Who
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the United States, including President Donald Trump and senior administration officials.
- What
- The two countries are making progress toward a possible bilateral trade deal, but no deal has been reached.
- When
- Carney spoke on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where
- Carney made the comments in Manila, Philippines.
- Why
- The talks aim to address trade barriers, including U.S. tariffs; Carney says any deal must preserve a viable Canadian auto sector.
Canadian government under Mark Carney
United States under Donald Trump
Auto-sector terms
Canadian government under Mark Carney
Canada says it will not accept a deal that undermines a viable Canadian auto sector.
United States under Donald Trump
The sources say Washington offered tariff relief in August as part of a broader deal, in return for concessions from Ottawa.
Tariff negotiations
Canadian government under Mark Carney
Canada is seeking relief from U.S. tariffs and terms that protect Canadian industry.
United States under Donald Trump
The Trump administration imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, including autos, steel and aluminum.
Canada suspended trade negotiations after last-minute U.S. demands that Ottawa considered unacceptable.
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs after Washington placed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods.
Carney held a lengthy conversation with Trump and senior U.S. administration officials before leaving for his trip.
Carney said the countries were making progress toward a possible bilateral deal but had not reached one.
- Possible bilateral deal
- Canada and the United States have not yet reached an agreement
- Auto tariff
- 25% U.S. tariff on Canadian-made autos, with a carve-out for U.S. parts
- Tariffs on Canadian goods
- 50% on about $20 billion in goods, according to AP
- U.S. officials on the call
- Jamieson Greer and Stephen Miller
- Carney’s location
- Manila, Philippines
3 sources
What people are saying
We are making progress. There is the possibility of a deal, a bilateral deal. But we’re not yet there.
This government will not settle for a deal with the United States that does not is not consistent with a viable Canadian auto sector.
This is one of the most challenging issues in negotiations.