President Donald Trump said on Sunday, October 25, that the dispute over U.S.-Canada tariffs could be settled soon, but he gave no terms, timetable or evidence that a deal had been reached.
At a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, he defended the tariffs. He claimed Canada was ready to give up a lot. The dispute grew after formal trade talks broke down in August.
Washington imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Ottawa responded with tariffs on U.S. products. No agreement has been publicly announced.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The tariffs are also changing. The White House announced Friday that some tariffs would be removed.
It also said new tariffs would apply to other Canadian goods. Michigan’s auto industry relies on trade across the border. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers voiced concern about how auto tariffs would affect the industry.
He also praised some investments in manufacturing. Trump made his prediction nine days before the November 3 midterm elections. The dispute remains an economic and political issue in the border state.