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Canadian PM claims he had a good conversation with Trump on Monday

Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, said that on Wednesday he had an extensive and productive discussion with U.S. president Donald Trump about trade issues and many other topics.

His remarks are yet another indication of a possible easing in bilateral tensions.

Since early this year when Trump imposed tariffs on China, the two sides are locked in a fierce trade war.

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Ottawa retaliated with its own countermeasures.

"I spoke with the president last on Monday night. We discussed a variety of topics, including trade and geopolitics. ... Carney told Toronto reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting that it was a "good conversation".

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Trump praised the move to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and intensify negotiations.

Ottawa has made it clear that they will maintain their position.

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Imports of U.S. autos, steel and aluminum, which the government described as strategic industries. Carney said that a team of senior Canadian officials were in Washington to take part in the latest round of trade talks.

He said: "Don't look for immediate white smoke in one of these sectors. But that's what we're talking about, and that's what we'll keep on talking about."

(source: Reuters)