--- title: "Trump says Canada trade deal moving along as tariff deadline nears" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/trump-says-canada-trade-deal-moving-along-as-tariff-deadline-nears" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-says-canada-trade-deal-moving-along-as-tariff-deadline-nears" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/trump-says-canada-trade-deal-moving-along-as-tariff-deadline-nears.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-says-canada-trade-deal-moving-along-as-tariff-deadline-nears" category: "Business & Economy" area: "United States" published: "2026-08-21T22:25:20.403Z" source_reported: "2026-08-21T21:34:32.000Z" updated: "2026-08-21T22:25:20.403Z" trust_score: 80 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 12 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-21T22:15:21.966156+00:00" --- # Trump says Canada trade deal moving along as tariff deadline nears *US President stated progress was being made on a trade deal with Canada as a tariff deadline approached.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 80 of 100, higher is better. Trust 80 – multiple named officials and several outlets corroborate Trump’s statement on the $28 billion tariff deadline. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic 95 – clear attribution, quotes, specific figures and next steps keep story well‑crafted. - Hype 12 of 100, lower is better. Hype 12 – neutral language, no sensationalism or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Donald Trump stated that trade talks with Canada were "moving along" as a deadline for new tariffs approached. - The US President's tariff threat on $28 billion of Canadian goods was set to take effect just after midnight. - Canadian negotiators met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on the day of the deadline. - Experts indicated that a last-minute agreement would not lead to the US lifting all existing tariffs on Canadian goods. President Donald Trump said the trade deal with Canada was "moving along" as a deadline for imposing tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods approached. Trump made the remarks to reporters before boarding Air Force One, approximately five hours before the deadline was set to take effect just after midnight. He expressed optimism about reaching a deal, stating that the U.S. "should" be able to do so and that he and the prime minister have "a good relationship." Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, chief negotiator Janice Charette, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met in Washington on the day of the deadline. Canada's ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, and Marc-Andre Blanchard, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff, also participated in meetings for a second consecutive day. Trump also mentioned that the U.S. had begun a new deal with Mexico. ## Disagreement on tariff impact Experts stated that even a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations would not result in the United States lifting all tariffs on Canadian goods. This point was reported by Al Jazeera. The Medicine Hat News, in its full report, did not include this expert opinion. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated or centre-rated reports printed below mentioned the specific figure of $28 billion for Canadian goods subject to potential tariffs. The Medicine Hat News, in its full report, did not mention this figure, though other outlets' digests did. No right-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 78% (7) - Centre: 22% (2) - Right: 0% (0) 1 of 10 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-21T22:15:21.966156+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-21T22:31:25.123Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports led with President Donald Trump's statement that the trade deal with Canada was "moving along" as a tariff deadline loomed. These reports noted the $28 billion figure for Canadian goods facing potential tariffs. Several outlets mentioned the meeting between Canadian negotiators and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington. Al Jazeera included expert commentary suggesting that a last-minute deal would not lead to the U.S. lifting all tariffs. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports highlighted President Donald Trump's assertion that the trade deal with Canada was progressing as a deadline for tariffs approached. The Medicine Hat News, which provided a full report, included details about the meetings between Canadian and U.S. officials, including Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. MyClallamCounty.com and SuperHits 103.7 COSY-FM, both digests, noted the impending deadline for tariffs on Canadian goods. ### Right No separate framing summary. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 7 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Coast Reporter](https://coastreporter.net/national-news/trump-says-trade-deal-with-canada-moving-along-ahead-of-deadline-12690600) — Trump says trade deal with Canada 'moving along' ahead of deadline - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/trump-says-trade-deal-with-canada-moving-along-ahead-of-deadline-12690593) — Trump says trade deal with Canada 'moving along' ahead of deadline - [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/national-news/trump-says-trade-deal-with-canada-moving-along-ahead-of-deadline-12690593) — Trump says trade deal with Canada 'moving along' ahead of deadline - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/trump-says-trade-deal-with-canada-moving-along-ahead-of-deadline-12690593) — Trump says trade deal with Canada 'moving along' ahead of deadline - [Guelph Today](https://guelphtoday.com/national-news/trump-says-trade-deal-with-canada-moving-along-ahead-of-deadline-12690593) — Trump says trade deal with Canada 'moving along' ahead of deadline - 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El Sol De México - [National Observer](https://nationalobserver.com/2026/08/17/news/leblanc-met-us-trade-representative-tariff-deadline-looms) — LeBlanc met with US trade representative as tariff deadline looms - [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-morning-update-the-ticking-trade-clock) — Morning Update: The ticking trade clock - [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/empresas/canada-prepara-aranceles-50-eu-posiciones-negociadores-siguen-alejadas-20260817-828653.html) — Canada Prepares for New US 50% Tariff Round; Negotiating Positions Are Still Remote - [Acadie Nouvelle](https://acadienouvelle.com/actualites/2026/08/17/droits-de-douane-dominic-leblanc-a-mene-un-blitz-de-negociations-a-washington) — Customs Duties: Dominic LeBlanc Led a Blitz of Negotiations in Washington - [wjr.com](https://wjr.com/2026/08/17/45534) — US, Canada Race to Reach Trade Deal Before Tariff Deadline - [Fox17](https://fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/u-s-to-impose-50-tariff-on-canadian-goods-wednesday-unless-new-deal-can-be-reached) — U.S. to impose 50% tariff on Canadian goods Wednesday unless new deal can be reached - 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[haltonhillstoday.ca](https://haltonhillstoday.ca/national-news/leblanc-set-to-meet-us-trade-representative-sunday-as-tariff-deadline-looms-12671044) — LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-news/leblanc-set-to-meet-us-trade-representative-sunday-as-tariff-deadline-looms-12671044) — LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms - [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/national-news/leblanc-set-to-meet-us-trade-representative-sunday-as-tariff-deadline-looms-12671044) — LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms - [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/affaires/economie/2026-08-16/nouveaux-droits-de-douane/leblanc-doit-discuter-dimanche-avec-le-representant-americain.php) — New Customs Duties on LeBlanc Is Scheduled to Discuss Sunday with the U.S. Representative - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/politics/federal/leblanc-in-dc-sunday-with-no-meetings-scheduled-as-tariff-deadline-looms/article_85e78ec2-796d-51b2-8498-3e9502220742.html) — LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/leblanc-in-d-c-with-no-meetings-scheduled-sunday) — LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms - [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/16/leblanc-set-to-meet-u-s-trade-representative-today) — LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative today - [dailyguardian.ca](https://dailyguardian.ca/canada-u-s-officials-to-meet-again-as-50-tariffs-to-take-effect-in-3-days) — Canada, U.S. officials to meet again as 50% tariffs to take effect in 3 days - [Global News](https://globalnews.ca/news/12023361/canada-us-talks-weekend-tariffs-softwood-lumber) — Canada, U.S. officials to meet again as 50% tariffs to take effect in 3 days - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/us-canada-still-see-sticking-points-before-deadline-for-50-tariffs) — US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about the trade deal with Canada?** President Donald Trump stated that the trade deal with Canada was "moving along." He expressed optimism about reaching an agreement, noting he had a good relationship with the Canadian prime minister. **When were the new tariffs set to take effect?** The tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods were set to take effect just after midnight on the day of the deadline. President Trump made his remarks about the trade deal hours before this deadline. **Who met to discuss the trade deal?** Canadian negotiators, including Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette, met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington. Canada's ambassador and the prime minister's chief of staff also participated. **Would a last-minute deal lift all tariffs?** Experts indicated that even if a last-minute breakthrough occurred, it would not result in the United States lifting all of its existing tariffs on Canadian goods. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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