Canada-U.S. Trade Talks: Down To The Wire

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Canada and the U.S. are racing toward Wednesday’s tariff deadline, with major questions still hanging over whether the two sides can reach a deal. Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV, and host of The Vassy Kapelos Show, joins guest host Brent Loucks to bring us up to speed on the latest developments in trade talks. Where do Canada-U.S. trade negotiations stand? Here's a sector-by-sector breakdown
18 Aug 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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