Sources: US-Canada trade deal could be reached before next week's G7 summit

On June 4th, according to the Toronto Sun, following a speech by Trump's new ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, a US-Canada trade deal could be reached at any time next week. In his speech, Pete Hoekstra said: "I am optimistic about the current relationship [between the US and Canada], and I am more optimistic about where I think this relationship is going." Although he did not dwell on the specifics, the remarks sparked enthusiasm in the audience. One source commented: "A deal could be reached before the G7 summit on June 15, maybe as early as next week." Other Canadian sources said: "Ottawa knows what they need to do after Pete Hoekstra's speech", "the next 48 to 72 hours will be critical" and "the Carney team is aiming to reach an agreement before the G7 summit".