Overview
- The prime minister confirmed he apologized privately at an APEC dinner after President Trump said he was offended by the television ad.
- Trade negotiations remain suspended and the White House has added a further 10% levy on Canadian goods, with Carney saying talks will resume when the U.S. is ready.
- Carney said he reviewed the ad in advance and told Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to run it, yet it aired in the U.S., including during early World Series games, before being pulled.
- The one-minute spot stitched lines from Ronald Reagan’s 1987 address out of order; the Reagan Foundation says permission was not sought and it is reviewing legal options.
- Trump alleges the campaign sought to sway a pending Supreme Court case on tariff authority set for hearings this month, while Ottawa steps up outreach to other partners, including talks with China’s Xi Jinping.