The United States and Canada were back at the negotiating table Friday, with the clock ticking down to a midnight deadline when punishing new US tariffs kick in.

Autos, dairy and alcohol are a few sticking points in relations between the two countries, while the two sides failed to clarify whether these will be resolved.

Trump announced a three-day pause on 50% tariffs on Canadian imports worth up to $28 billion as both nations rush to finalize a provisional trade

Senior Canadian officials are looking to make a deal to avoid new 50 percent U.S. tariffs.