Share this Story : Financial Post Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

William Watson: Let’s make a deal 

All the palliative measures Ottawa has responded to Trump's tariffs with are damaging to the economy in ways that will be hard to un-do

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

The unnamed media manipulators at the top of the federal government have let leak that they and the United States Trade Representative plan to get a draft Canada-U.S. trade deal to Donald Trump’s desk by early next week. Trade deal, that is, plus North American Trump Coin rights agreement, plus fighter-jet purchase and maybe a Canadian golf course or two thrown in.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.

Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.

Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.

Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.

Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

Enjoy additional articles per month.

Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments

Enjoy additional articles per month

Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

And you know that’s not going to........

© Financial Post