Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 12:27 p.m.
US-Canada Trade Deadline Looms: Carney's Last Chance to Convince Trump
Key takeaways
- Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau is meeting with U.S. officials to discuss trade issues
- The meetings aim to resolve differences over dairy and aluminum tariffs
- Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian auto imports by the end of August
The United States and Canada are approaching a critical juncture in their trade negotiations, with Justin Trudeau's Finance Minister Bill Morneau's visit to Washington D.C. marking the last opportunity for Canadian officials to persuade President Donald Trump before a potential deadline. The BBC reports that the discussions will focus on resolving key differences over dairy and aluminum tariffs.