Carney says Trump moving closer to Canada's trade demands as midterms loom

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that trade talks with the Trump administration had intensified slightly, and that any progress reflects Washington moving closer to Canada's position; Canada's negotiating position has not changed, Carney said. Carney said he did not know whether Trump would sign a new deal, and the Canadian trade minister's office said Canada remains in constructive dialogue with Washington. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggested the countries were nearing a deal, eight days before US midterm elections. Canada rejected US terms in August, which Carney said crossed its red lines; Trump then imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods. On Friday Trump said he would lift some 50% tariffs while adding new ones on other products, and said Canada was willing to give the US anything and a deal could come soon. Tariffs have become a campaign issue in Senate races in Michigan and Maine. Carney is to host EU leaders in Montreal on Thursday and Friday.

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