As another Canada Post strike looms, heres what you need to know – National [Video]

Another Canada Post strike or work stoppage could start as soon as next week and Canadian business owners say they’re worried about tough times ahead.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post appear to be unable to find common ground in negotiations with one week left to the deadline to avoid a work stoppage, and as the Canadian economy tries to navigate through a challenging trade war with the United States.

The deadline to reach an agreement is May 22, which is the earliest workers could walk off the job.

Here’s what to know.

The current talks between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are in the second week and follow a failed attempt in March to reach an agreement.

A federal mediator has also been helping during these negotiations.

On Tuesday night, Canada Post issued a statement saying it was taking a “temporary pause” in the negotiations …