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Oct 26, 2026

US and Canada working on deal to ease steel and auto tariffs ahead of midterms

The United States and Canada are negotiating an agreement to reduce US tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles, according to multiple sources, as both governments attempt to repair relations following failed trade talks in August. The deal could materialize before the November 3 midterm elections, with Trump having previously threatened to raise tariffs to 50% starting January 1, 2027.

Oct 26, 2026·9 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Republican candidates in U.S. border states, including Michigan, Maine, Alaska, and New Hampshire, have voiced opposition to tariffs on Canadian goods ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
  • ▪U.S. President Donald Trump stated during an October 25, 2026 rally in Michigan that the trade dispute with Canada would be settled pretty soon.
  • ▪Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on October 26, 2026 that recent progress in trade talks occurred because the United States moved closer to Canada's position.

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2026 U.S. midterm electionsUS–Canada steel and automotive tariff talks 2026International tradeU.S. trade policyTrump administrationUS midterm electionsTariff policyU.S.–Canada relationsU.S.–Canada tariffs

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