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US-Canada trade deal hangs in balance

Time is running out for the United States and Canada to finalize a trade deal, just hours before a midnight deadline when U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariff is set to take effect on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

Earlier this week, Trump said the two sides were close to reaching an agreement, but key details remain unclear. CGTN's Walter Morris reports.

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