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Mark Carney is holding direct talks with Donald Trump to iron out a framework for a trade and security agreement, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada says.

Pete Hoekstra told The Globe and Mail talks between the leaders and top cabinet ministers are being held under a cone of silence to ensure a positive outcome.

Robert Fife and Steven Chase report that the ambassador said the talks include Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.