Canadian and U.S. officials engaged in crucial, last-ditch negotiations in Washington D.C. to resolve outstanding issues and prevent the imposition of new tariffs. Led by Dominic LeBlanc and Jamieson Greer, the talks followed two days of intensive discussions. The negotiations aim to finalize an agreement before a deadline of midnight Friday, with tariffs scheduled to take effect at 12:01 AM Saturday. These discussions represent a final effort to avoid escalating trade tensions between the two nations. The outcome of these talks is critical for both economies, potentially impacting various sectors. Both sides are working to find common ground on remaining disagreements to prevent further economic disruption. The urgency underscores the high stakes involved in maintaining stable trade relations.