Overview
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said he delivered a private apology at an APEC dinner in Gyeongju after President Trump said he was offended by the ad.
- Trump acknowledged the exchange but said trade negotiations with Canada will remain suspended despite the apology.
- Carney said he told Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to proceed with the commercial, which nevertheless aired during World Series broadcasts before being paused.
- The ad used rearranged lines from Ronald Reagan’s 1987 address; the Reagan Foundation says it misrepresented his remarks and is reviewing legal options.
- The clash comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear Nov. 5 arguments on the scope of presidential tariff authority.