White House adviser Kevin Hassett said U.S.-Canadian trade talks are near a deal
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday on Fox News that the United States and Canada are “very close to finally having a deal” on trade, with talks “gathering steam.” Hassett said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had spoken with Canadian counterparts all week and that Canadian elections, including an Alberta secession vote, had made negotiations “impossible.”
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U.S.-Canadian trade negotiations have gained momentum and are “very close” to a deal, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday. Appearing on Fox News’ The Sunday Briefing, Hassett said the talks had “picked up” and were “gathering steam.” He said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had been speaking with Canadian counterparts throughout the week. Hassett also said Canadian elections, including a vote on Alberta secession, had made negotiations “impossible.” The reports did not provide a timeline for an agreement or details of its terms.
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Bloomberg and Seeking Alpha both report Hassett saying U.S.-Canada trade talks are nearing a deal. The Reuters copy carried by Investing.com reports the same statement.