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Canada and the United States have resumed intense negotiations to avert looming U.S. tariffs after weeks of tit-for-tat duties. Ottawa has been pressing for a broad, comprehensive deal; Washington is demanding changes including restored U.S. alcohol sales in some provinces and tighter rules on transshipped goods. Leaders say a final agreement remains subject to paperwork.
Canada has not finalized a trade deal with the United States as talks extend past a Friday deadline. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to match U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar, and new 50% duties will go into effect on Saturday on roughly $20 billion in Canadian exports. Negotiations have stalled as Washington offers tariff relief in some sectors, while Canada maintains retaliatory measures.