The lime light is on NAFTA as Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to kill the trade deal.
The US President announced Washington had reached a new bilateral deal with Mexico, which would replace NAFTA. He said Canada would be allowed to negotiate a part in the new trade deal.
Wall Street is getting a boost from the news, as the Dow gains 209 points to 26,010.
Across the border, the TSX has dipped slightly, now up 93 points to 16,449.
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Meanwhile, auto shares were also boosted after Washington called on the EU to speed up its own negotiation process.
The price of US crude is gaining to 68.80 a barrel.
The Loonie is up to 77 cents US.
