A proposed U.S.-Canada trade deal could still be weeks away, Ottawa's chief negotiator said on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed higher tariffs on imports from Canada.

The Canadian team faces challenges in trade negotiations with the U.S. following a tariff hike on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Carney and his advisers consider walking away from talks, as discussions yield minimal progress.

The federal minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade says Canada won’t accept a bad deal from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and that there was no viable deal on the table this week.