MONTREAL: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday (Nov 1) said he had a "good conversation" with US President Donald Trump on the two countries' fraying trade ties, after Washington imposed wide-ranging tariffs on its northern neighbour.Carney said on social media that the latest talks built on "recent

Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed acrimoniously in August.  Read more at straitstimes.com.

Carney said the E.U. and Canada are working toward “the deepest possible partnership, short of accession." The move comes as the Canadian Prime Minister pursues international alliances to reduce Canada's reliance on the U.S. amid a trade standoff with Washington.