News of the day: Tentative trade deal, Roots goes private, estate planning problems, retail sales set to fall, fixed-rate mortgage bargains and more

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Photo by Peter Power/Postmedia filesIt’s Friday, August 21. Here are the top stories we’re following today.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountA tentative deal being negotiated in Washington, D.C., proposes that Canadian steel mills will face tariffs and quotas on their exports to the United States, but U.S. steel producers won’t face any such barriers in Canada, according to sources who were briefed on the matter. The Roots ‘Cabin’ store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. Photo by Laura Pedersen/National PostGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againMarquee Brands, a brand management company that operates 24 brands including Roberto Cavalli, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley and more, will acquire Roots through operating partner JM&A Design and Development Inc., led by renowned Canadian retail experts Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti. Although Canada and the United States have a common law tradition, they have different estate and tax laws. You will need a cross-border tax adviser to create a tax plan to include your non-resident descendants. Photo by John Lamb/Getty ImagesIf the children are conflicted, you may want to consider a relative or a neutral executor who lives near you, expert says. A shopper leaves a Canadian Tire Corp. store in Toronto. Retail sales in Canada increased in June. Photo by Peter J Thompson/National PostRetail sales in Canada increased by 0.6 per cent to $74.3 billion in June, beating expectations, Statistics Canada said Friday. A house for sale in Toronto. Photo by Laura Proctor/Bloomberg filesYou can still find a few straggler bargains out there, but if a fixed-rate mortgage is on your shopping list, lock in before they disappear, writes Robert McLister.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.