Carney says the White House, not Congress, will decide Canada's trade deal

At the border

Our live crossing feed could not be reached from our newsroom tools again this morning, so we have no wait reading for Wednesday, Nov. 11. Check live wait times and the Niagara board before dispatching. Our news search found no reported closures at the Ambassador, Gordie Howe or Blue Water bridges, the Buffalo–Niagara crossings or the Soo, but that is not a live check.

Today is Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. Analysis: ports of entry stay open, but some broker and government back offices may run short-staffed. Confirm your broker's hours before sending freight that needs paperwork fixed on the fly.

The trade story moved on Nov. 10. Speaking in Montreal, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump administration, not Congress, will decide trade agreements "over the next two or three years," according to the Associated Press. He said he spoke with the president over the weekend and that some tough issues remain. He gave no date for a deal. The AP also reported that Sen. Ron Wyden wants to repeal the Canada tariffs, though the president could veto any repeal.

Analysis: the midterm results don't change the rates at the booth this week. Keep quoting on current tariffs, and treat talk of a quick fix with caution.

Windsor Assembly sat idle through the week of Nov. 9, its fourth straight down week, AM800 reported. Stellantis cited consumer demand and tariffs. We found no notice yet on the week of Nov. 16.

Diesel

AAA put the U.S. average for diesel at $6.17 a gallon on Nov. 9, as reported by The Auto Wire. That is down from AAA's record of $6.53 on Sept. 22. The newest EIA week we could open directly was Oct. 26: the Midwest averaged $6.480 and the U.S. $6.352. We could not check this week's EIA release, Ontario's weekly survey or the exchange rate, so we are not quoting a Windsor price or a cross-border gap today. See the diesel page for the latest numbers.

What we're watching

• Flying Trucks. CBP stops supporting air manifests for cargo that arrives by truck on Nov. 24, 13 days away (CSMS 69657207). Truck manifests must match the real mode of transport. CBP says non-compliance may bring delays or penalties. Express and forwarder freight is most exposed.
• Windsor Assembly. Watch for word on the week of Nov. 16. The plant employs about 6,400 people. Analysis: a restart would lift parts traffic across the river.
• Trade talks. Analysis: Carney may see the president at upcoming summits. Watch for published terms, not just meetings.

Sources

Trade: Associated Press via WCAX, Nov. 10. Plant: AM800 CKLW. Diesel: The Auto Wire, Nov. 9; EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update. Customs: CBP CSMS 69657207.