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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
BBC NewsWednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Canada and They.
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Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Canada and They.
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