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Trump Sees Nafta Deal Likely This Week With Canada Talks Going ‘Well’

  • Trudeau says Canada trying to get to ‘right place’ by Friday
  • Freeland sees huge amount of work left on ‘specific issues’
Canada's Trudeau Says There Could Be Trade Deal by Friday(Source: Bloomberg)
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President Donald Trump said talks with Canada to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement are going well, expressing optimism the two countries could reach a deal this week.

"We’re doing really well,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday, referring to negotiations between U.S. and Canadian officials in Washington. “They want to be part of the deal. And we gave till Friday and I think we’re probably on track.”