One, provide an update on the state of negotiations with the United States and secondly, to discuss the situation in the Middle east with respect to the first, the trade negotiations with the U.S. as you know, we're seeking the best deal for Canadians. We have not yet reached [the best trade] deal [with the U.S.]. Negotiations will continue until we do. Minister Leblanc and senior officials will remain in Washington in pursuit of that goal. The focus of our meeting was really the Middle East. (00:48–00:54)
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Asserts that Canada has not yet reached a trade deal with the U.S. and negotiations are ongoing.
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