Deal in principle in the works with Trump administration; now it's all down to finer points

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There is a draft, high-level proposal on a new trade deal between Ottawa and Washington, according to multiple sources. The question now is whether political leaders in both countries can get it over the finish line.

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The hope, especially in Ottawa, is to have an agreement of some sort in place before the G7 meetings begin in Kananaskis, Alta., on June 15. 

The proposal would see both countries agree in broad strokes on ways to move forward in the trade relationship. According to sources, highly contentious issues like Canada’s supply management system for dairy and the digital services tax that is opposed by all sides in Washington would be put off into the future. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney was........

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