Carney signals progress on Canada-US trade deal talks as midterms loom
Canadian PM Mark Carney announces progress in Canada-US trade deal talks ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections.

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces progress in Canada-US trade deal talks ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections.


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