OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney has often said, when it comes to his conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadians should not expect to see “white smoke.”

The “white smoke” he refers to is the long-sought-after deal he has been trying to negotiate to gain reprieve from the president’s tariffs, something that remains elusive as the prime minister departs Monday for another sit-down with the president.

A senior official, who spoke to National Post on a not-for-attribution basis, emphasized that the trip is more of a working meeting for both sides to sort out the specific issues before them, rather than an imminent announcement of a breakthrough or deal.

That means businesses and Canadians waiting for one are likely to have to keep waiting.

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