S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also higher

TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index was up more than 150 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the base metals sector, while U.S. stock markets also moved higher.

The moves on the market came as trade talks between Canada and the U.S. face a midnight deadline tonight when a new round of U.S. tariffs are set to take effect if a deal is not reached.

S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also higher

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