Canada, US officials race to finalise trade proposal for Trump
Canadian and US officials are working on a trade deal proposal to present to President Trump next week, according to CBC News.
Negotiators from Canada and the United States are reportedly putting together a trade proposal that could be presented to President Donald Trump as early as next week.
The development was first reported by CBC News on Tuesday, which cited sources familiar with the matter who were not authorised to speak publicly. The report suggests that officials on both sides of the border are coordinating efforts to craft a package that might be acceptable to the White House.
Neither government has issued an official statement on the matter, and the details of what the proposal might contain remain unclear. The report did not specify which sectors or issues the potential deal would address, nor did it indicate whether the two countries are close to a broader agreement.
The news comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the two neighbours, with frequent disputes over tariffs and market access. A formal proposal to the President would mark a significant step in bilateral efforts to ease those frictions.
Observers will be watching closely to see whether the pitch gains traction in Washington and whether it leads to a more structured round of negotiations between the two countries.