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Carney Apologizes to Trump as U.S. Keeps Canada Trade Talks on Hold

Washington paused negotiations in response to an Ontario ad using Ronald Reagan audio.

Overview

  • In Gyeongju, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he apologized to President Trump and disclosed he had asked Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to air the ad.
  • Trump told reporters talks with Ottawa will not restart for now, despite saying he has a good relationship with Carney.
  • The Ontario-funded spot targeted U.S. viewers with Reagan’s warning about tariffs, which Trump labeled inappropriate.
  • Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods and the United States has halted negotiations.
  • Carney said sectoral discussions had been progressing on steel, aluminum and energy, and he signaled Canada is ready to return to the table when the U.S. is willing.