Any Canada-U.S. trade deal must include auto sector: Brampton mayor

The U.S. has previously said the proposed tariffs are in response to retaliatory measures and warned they must be lifted before a deal will be reached.

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described talks with his Canadian colleagues as “constructive” on Friday but said Canada would have to lift its retaliatory measures in order to avoid new tariffs.

The Canadian side is 'cautiously optimistic,' but there has been no public indication of a breakthrough