Trump signals imminent trade deal with Canada amid tariff tensions

US President Donald Trump has announced that a trade agreement with Canada will be reached soon, amid heightened trade tensions between the two countries in recent months.

Speaking at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday in support of Republican candidates for the upcoming midterm elections on November 3, Trump said: "We will settle this quickly; they are ready to give us everything we want."

Trump reiterated his justification for the tariffs imposed on Canadian products, again accusing Canada of "constantly stealing" from the United States.

Trade relations between Ottawa and Washington escalated in late August after negotiations failed to prevent the imposition of an additional $20 billion in tariffs on Canadian goods such as cement, wine, and hockey sticks.

The Canadian government responded by imposing tariffs on US imports of equivalent value, prompting Trump to introduce new tariffs of up to 50% on certain products.

In a recent development, the White House announced on Friday that it would review the list of Canadian products subject to the 50% tariffs, following a request from Maine Senator Susan Collins, who is facing a tough race against a Democratic challenger.