U.S., Canada Say Nafta Talks on Track

While Trump and Trudeau express optimism, outstanding issues remain to be negotiated

After the U.S. and Mexico announced a trade deal Monday, Canada is scrambling to come to an agreement with the two countries by the end of the week. WSJ's Shelby Holliday takes a look at some sticking points. Photo: Getty Images

Paul Vieira and

Vivian Salama

Updated Aug. 29, 2018 6:41 p.m. ET

Trade ties between the U.S. and Canada took a sudden optimistic turn on Wednesday as the two countries signaled they were on track to meet a tight Friday deadline to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement.

“Canada very much wants to make the deal,” President Trump said at the White House Wednesday. He added a deal would be “very good” for Canada and talks are “on track” to conclude by Friday.

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