TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration have picked up slightly, but any progress is because Washington is moving closer to Canada’s demands.

The comments come eight days before U.S. midterm elections, with White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett suggesting the countries are close to a deal.

“To the extent any progress has been made, it’s because the U.S. is coming closer to our position,” Carney said.

Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office said Canada remains in “constructive dialogue” with Washington.

Carney described a “slight, slight intensification” of discussions but said Canada’s negotiating position remained unchanged.

Carney acknowledged he cannot be sure Trump would honor a new trade agreement.…