Donald Trump says U.S. 'should be able to have a deal with Canada' as new tariff deadline looms

With a U.S.-set tariff deadline looming in a matter of hours, Canadian negotiators are working to finalize a trade agreement with the United States. Donald Trump stated that the U.S. should be able to reach a deal with Canada as the deadline approaches.

The impending agreement has drawn internal criticism within Canada. Ottawa faces accusations that it may be conceding too much in the negotiations, while Manitoba's premier has publicly urged the country to "fight" and hold out for more favorable terms rather than accepting the prospective deal. These domestic divisions highlight the difficult political battle Prime Minister Mark Carney faces in securing national buy-in for the agreement under intense time pressure.