On the Dash: Canada says protecting its auto assembly and parts industry is critical to reaching a U.S. trade agreement. Tariff relief for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles remains a key sticking point in negotiations. Canada plans to keep negotiating but says it will preserve all options as the trade fight continues. According to Canadian Ambassador Mark Wisema on Thursday, Canada cannot accept a U.S. trade deal that weakens its auto industry as tariff tensions between the two countries escalate following the collapse of trade talks. Wiseman told Reuters that preserving Canada’s vehicle assembly and parts manufacturing, along with the jobs tied to those operations, remains a nonnegotiable condition of any agreement.…
