Canadian trade official says tariff talks progress

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President Trump said the US and Canada effectively have a deal, but a Canadian trade official said progress continued ahead of a Saturday deadline. The remarks suggest negotiations were still moving forward despite Trump’s declaration.

WHO: A Canadian trade official

WHAT: Said progress continued in US-Canada tariff talks ahead of a Saturday deadline despite Trump saying a deal was effectively reached

WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET

WHERE: Canada

WHY: The official was responding to the status of tariff talks as the Saturday deadline approached.

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