Canada, U.S. making 'lots of progress' as NAFTA talks near deadline

OTTAWA (Reuters) - With time fast running out, Canadian and U.S. negotiators "made lots of progress" on Sunday on a renewed NAFTA but had still not settled tough issues such as American tariffs and access to Canada's dairy market, an official and sources said. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has said Canada must sign on to the text of the updated North American Free Trade Agreement by midnight on Sunday (0400 GMT Monday) or face exclusion from the pact. Washington has already reached a side deal with Mexico, the third NAFTA member. -- More...