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Carney Apologizes to Trump, Says Canada–U.S. Talks Will Restart When Washington Is Ready

Ottawa moves to repair ties after a provincial ad halted trade talks, drawing a 10% U.S. surtax.

Le Premier ministre canadien Mark Carney s'exprime lors d'une conférence de presse, en marge du 47e Sommet de l'ASEAN à Kuala Lumpur, Malaisie, le 27 octobre 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su

Overview

  • Mark Carney told reporters in Gyeongju that he apologized to President Donald Trump and that negotiations will resume when the United States is ready.
  • The Ontario-run anti-protectionist TV spot reused a Ronald Reagan speech and was broadcast on several U.S. channels.
  • Trump denounced the ad as “scandalous” and suspended bilateral trade talks with Ottawa.
  • The United States imposed a new 10% surtax on certain Canadian imports that were already subject to tariffs.
  • The Ronald Reagan Foundation accused the ad’s creators of distorting Reagan’s words and said it is considering legal action, while Ontario plans to pull the ad after one last airing Saturday night.