The United States has softened its position in renewed trade negotiations with Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. According to the Prime Minister, Washington demands less and offers more. He also claims that previous disagreements about sovereignty and culture have been removed from the agenda. This is a change in rhetoric, but not the end of the discussion. In August, the negotiations broke down, after which the parties introduced mutual tariffs of 50% on several goods. Such a high tariff becomes not only political leverage: it directly changes the calculations of suppliers, importers and buyers operating across a common border. Therefore, even signaling a possible easing of conditions has practical significance for bilateral trade. There is no final agreement yet. The parties talk about progress and the possibility of removing barriers, but the outcome will be determined according to the content of the agreement, not according to the tone of the negotiations. Until the deal is completed, there remains uncertainty about the rates and terms of trade. Ξeconomics.