Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland returned to the U.S. Trade Representative's office with Canada's negotiating team at around 1:45 p.m. And new challenges are emerging as the Canadians are looking for protections against the threat of American tariffs. But Canada is still seeking a carveout of protections against the threat of American tariffs ​and recognition that Canada is not seen as a threat. Canada has not been able to get any assurances, with the source suggesting Trump enjoys relying on tariffs, treating the economic measure like a "toy". Canada wants to keep an independent dispute resolution system in the North American Free Trade Agreement, while the Americans have formally requested it be eliminated.

Source: CBC News September 20, 2018 13:22 UTC