Businesses say their survival is on the line as deadline looms for Trump’s 50% tariffs

Businesses say their survival is on the line as deadline looms for Trump’s 50% tariffs  Toronto Star

It was the second time this week the two leaders have spoken, with little clarity on the status of talks after weeks of intense negotiations.

Carney and Trump speak again as tariff deadline looms  Reuters

The U.S. is scheduled to impose more tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion dollars worth of goods, as trade negotiations between the two neighboring countries hit an impasse.

Canadian negotiators worked to avoid a midnight tariff deadline in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, hoping to strike a last-minute deal.

The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US

There are less than 24 hours left until U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-stakes tariff deadline.

So far, the premier is reluctant to make any concessions such as returning U.S. alcohol to B.C. shelves without tariff relief for key industries such as forestry.

Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.

Ottawa is pressing for a reduction in levies on autos and lumber, two sticking points in negotiations

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