OTTAWA (Reuters) -Talks between Canada and the United States on a trade deal are at an intense phase, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Monday, reiterating that an agreement without any tariffs at all was unlikely.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is still deep in talks with the U.S., even though President Trump dismissed Canada, saying the U.S was not focused on it and may not reach an agreement. On Monday,

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday trade negotiations with the U.S. are at an "intense phase" ahead of Friday's deadline to reach an agreement.