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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
BBC World Wednesday 19 August 2026, 17:47 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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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