Trump says US-Canada trade outline is "concept of a very good deal"

President Donald Trump told reporters before Tuesday’s midterm elections that the United States and Canada were close to a trade agreement, portraying the outline as advantageous for both countries and American farmers. The remarks followed a tariff fight that began after Trump returned to office and prompted Canadian countermeasures, damaging industries and raising costs across the border. In Maine, where Canadian trade is central, the Senate contest between Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson has focused heavily on the levies. Talks between Washington and Ottawa had broken down in August. Trump recently lifted duties on several Canadian goods important to Maine agriculture while adding tariffs elsewhere. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and Trump discussed trade. The state’s result could help determine Senate control.