--- title: "Trump says Canada and Iran want a deal" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-says-canada-and-iran-want-a-deal" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-says-canada-and-iran-want-a-deal" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-says-canada-and-iran-want-a-deal.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-says-canada-and-iran-want-a-deal" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-12T19:45:35.541Z" source_reported: "2026-09-12T19:05:00.000Z" updated: "2026-09-12T19:45:35.541Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-12T20:30:28.460635+00:00" --- # Trump says Canada and Iran want a deal *US President spoke to reporters in Dublin before visiting his golf course.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing for details about Iran conflict. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected parties and context on why it matters. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises a trade deal soon, but article focuses on Trump's comparison of Canada and Iran. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Donald Trump stated that Canada and Iran both want to make a deal. - The remarks were made to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, before Trump visited his golf course. - Trump was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said no formal trade talks were scheduled, but conversations continue. U.S. President Donald Trump said that Canada and Iran have something in common: they both want to make a deal. Trump made these remarks to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, on 12 September 2026, before visiting his golf course in western Ireland. He was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. Trump stated, “Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran wants to make a deal very badly.” He added, “I just don’t think they’re ready. But Canada wants to make a deal …. I hope Canada appreciates being in the same sentence with Iran.” The war between the U.S. and Iran began in February with airstrikes on Iran. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that no formal trade talks were scheduled, but conversations continue. The most recent formal negotiations between Canada and the United States concluded on 21 August 2026. ## Disagreement on trade talks Donald Trump stated that Canada wants to make a deal, while Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said no formal trade talks were scheduled, though conversations continue. The City News report also noted that the most recent formal negotiations between Canada and the United States ended on 21 August 2026. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the war between the U.S. and Iran, which started in February with airstrikes on Iran. None of the right-rated digests mention the war between the U.S. and Iran, which started in February with airstrikes on Iran. ## Who covered it Shares of the 28 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 57% (16) - Centre: 36% (10) - Right: 7% (2) 7 of 35 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-12T20:30:28.460635+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-12T21:00:29.349Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Ten of the 14 left-rated reports focused on Donald Trump's statement that Canada and Iran both want a deal. These reports noted that Trump made the remarks to reporters in Dublin before visiting his golf course. They also included the detail that Trump was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. The reports mentioned that Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated no formal trade talks were scheduled, but conversations continue. ### Centre - Ten of the 10 centre-rated reports highlighted Donald Trump's assertion that Canada and Iran both desire a deal. These reports specified that Trump spoke to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, prior to visiting his golf course. They also stated that the U.S. president was questioned about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. The reports included comments from Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who said no formal trade talks were scheduled, but conversations are ongoing. ### Right - The two right-rated reports focused on Donald Trump's statement that Canada wants to make a deal. One report mentioned that Trump also expressed a wish for Ireland to be unified. Both reports noted that Trump met with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and President Catherine Connolly. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## 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. - mixed: 1 - high: 18 - unknown: 9 - veryHigh: 7 ## 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 - [Castanet](https://castanet.net/news/World/631080/U-S-President-Donald-Trump-tells-reporters-Canada-and-Iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/canada/trump-says-canada-wants-to-make-a-deal-very-badly-just-like-iran-during-ireland-visit/article_d7f9ee1f-9772-4375-b1a9-eb691fc4b08d.html) — Trump says ‘Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran’ during Ireland visit - [Les Affaires](https://lesaffaires.com/bourse/economie/selon-trump-le-canada-et-liran-souhaitent-conclure-un-accord-avec-les-etats-unis) — Trump Says Canada and Iran Want to Conclude an Agreement with the United States - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/trump-says-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-business/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772344) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/12/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/09/12/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/09/12/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772365) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/12/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [ElliotLakeToday.com](https://elliotlaketoday.com/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/09/12/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-business/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772344) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/12/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/us-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal-12772364) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [MeaCulpa](https://meaculpa.gr/ntonalnt-tramp-i-eyropi-aytoktonei) — Donald Trump: Europe Is "Committing Suicide" - [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/economia/money/macroeconomia/trump-afirma-que-acordo-comercial-com-canada-pode-ser-fechado-em-breve) — Trump States that Trade Agreement with Canada Can Be Closed "Soon" - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/09/12/trump-sees-canada-trade-deal-fairly-soon) — Trump Sees Canada Trade Deal ‘Fairly Soon’ - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/canada-wants-to-make-a-deal-very-badly-says-donald-trump/articleshow/134137438.cms) — Canada 'wants to make a deal very badly,' says Donald Trump - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal/article_b79ba1a1-c025-5def-b75c-1812292f7a96.html) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [The Record](https://therecord.com/business/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal/article_1416ea14-9f56-5418-bb0c-96c42cd320f5.html) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [24 heures](https://24heures.ca/2026/09/12/trump-sattend-a-un-accord-avec-le-canada-bientot) — Trump Expects an Agreement with Canada "Early" - [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/09/12/trump-sattend-a-un-accord-avec-le-canada-bientot) — Trump Expects an Agreement with Canada "Early" - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/12/u-s-president-donald-trump-tells-reporters-canada-and-iran-both-want-a-deal) — U.S. President Donald Trump tells reporters Canada and Iran both want a deal - [Le Journal de Montreal](https://journaldemontreal.com/2026/09/12/trump-sattend-a-un-accord-avec-le-canada-bientot) — Trump Expects an Agreement with Canada "Early" - [Le Journal de Quebec](https://journaldequebec.com/2026/09/12/trump-sattend-a-un-accord-avec-le-canada-bientot) — Trump Expects an Agreement with Canada "Early" - [Báo điện tử Dân Trí](https://dantri.com.vn/kinh-doanh/ong-trump-he-lo-kha-nang-som-dat-thoa-thuan-thuong-mai-voi-canada-20260912192744136.htm) — Trump Hints at the Possibility of Reaching a Trade Agreement with Canada Soon. ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about Canada and Iran?** Donald Trump told reporters in Dublin that Canada and Iran both want to make a deal. He stated, “Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran wants to make a deal very badly.” **When and where did Donald Trump make these remarks?** Donald Trump made these remarks to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, on 12 September 2026, before visiting his golf course in western Ireland. **What was the context of Trump's comments on Canada?** Trump was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that no formal trade talks were scheduled, but conversations continue. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-says-canada-and-iran-want-a-deal. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump says Canada and Iran want a deal", https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-says-canada-and-iran-want-a-deal