U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a new economic deal with Canada was possible but stressed tariffs had to play a role, a position that the Canadian government strongly opposes.

President Trump kicked off three days of meetings in Canada, saying 'our primary focus will be trade,' but with minimal evidence of progress to offer on long-promised deals.

United States President Donald Trump called a trade agreement with Canada “achievable,” but says he still favours maintaining tariffs on Canada as negotiators from both countries discussed a potential agreement ahead of the first full day of meetings between leaders of the Group of Seven nations in Kananaskis, Alta., on Monday.