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Carney Confirms Apology to Trump Over Reagan Ad, U.S. Keeps Trade Talks Frozen

Carney says he opposed Ontario’s Reagan ad, asking Doug Ford to pull it.

Overview

  • Trump has raised tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10% and says negotiations will not restart for now.
  • Carney told reporters at APEC that he apologized because the president was offended and that Canada stands ready to resume talks when Washington is ready.
  • Ontario has paused the ad that used edited 1987 Ronald Reagan remarks, after the Reagan Foundation said it misrepresented the address and noted no permission was granted.
  • Trump labeled the spot “fake” and linked it to ongoing U.S. legal fights over tariff authority, while Canadian officials stress the federal government did not sponsor the ad.
  • Carney called his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping a turning point and accepted an invitation to visit, signaling parallel diplomacy as the U.S. standoff continues.