Trump Expects Canada Trade Deal, Diesel's Problem and More: This Week in Economics - TradingView

It’s been an eventful weekend in the world of politics, markets and the U. S. economy. From President Donald Trump’s latest trade comments to diesel prices, gold, jobs and proposed changes to Head Start, here’s a quick look at the top stories that made headlines. Trump Expects Canada To Seek A Trade DealPresident Donald Trump said Canadian officials could approach the U. S. within the next three or four weeks to resolve the ongoing trade dispute. Trump said Ottawa would seek to "get rid" of all tariffs and pursue what he described as a fair agreement, suggesting the administration expects Canada to initiate the next stage of negotiations. Read the full article here. Diesel’s Problem Is Location, Not ProductionThe U. S. produces more diesel fuel than it consumes, yet prices remain elevated. According to Phillip Bruner, a professor at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, the central issue is distribution, with the cost of moving fuel to coastal regions adding pressure to prices. Read the full article here. Gold Is Not Behaving Like The Expected Safe HavenGold has faced a challenging 2026 despite a Gulf war, an oil shock and inflation remaining above 3%.