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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday that he had a "good conversation" with US President Donald Trump regarding the trade relations between the two countries, which became strained after Washington imposed broad tariffs on its northern neighbor.
Carney stated on social media that the recent talks were a continuation of "constructive discussions held recently on the outlines of a mutually beneficial trade agreement."
He said, "Our teams will work over the coming weeks to achieve that result."
During his second term, Trump disrupted global trade by imposing tariffs on friends and foes alike, while Canada, one of the United States' largest trading partners, was often in his crosshairs.
High-level trade talks between the two countries collapsed in August, prompting Trump to impose a set of new tariffs, some of which he walked back shortly before the critical US midterm elections.
Affordability is a core issue for voters, and the tariffs imposed by Trump have fueled inflation across the country.
In response, Canada imposed duties on American products, which prompted Trump to retaliate by imposing another round of tariffs that reached up to 50 percent on certain goods.
Trump indicated last week that he expects to reach a new trade agreement with Canada "very soon," but did not provide any details.
On Sunday, he confirmed holding talks with Carney, noting that officials have reached a "framework for a very good deal with Canada."
He told reporters ahead of a campaign rally in Iowa, "We have a framework for a deal that will be great for our farmers, great for our country, and it will be good for Canada too."
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