A Canadian government official familiar with negotiations said on Wednesday talks with the U.S. have made limited progress toward an agreement to roll back U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and autos. The latest talks are focused on Section 232 tariffs — up to 50% on Canadian steel and 25% on autos. Tariffs have become a political liability for President Trump ahead of next week’s midterm elections, and border-state Republican candidates are urging an end to the trade dispute. Trump said on Sunday

A Canadian government official familiar with negotiations said on Wednesday talks with the U.S. have made limited progress toward an agreement to roll back U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and autos. The latest talks are focused on Section 232 tariffs — up to 50% on Canadian steel and 25% on autos. Tariffs have become a political liability for President Trump ahead of next week’s midterm elections, and border-state Republican candidates are urging an end to the trade dispute. Trump said on Sunday the dispute would be resolved "very soon" but gave no details; Prime Minister Carney said on Monday talks had "strengthened."