Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that he apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff advertisement that had strained trade relations between the two countries. Speaking to the media, Carney said President Trump was “upset” by the ad, and he personally reached out to express regret.
According to Observer Guardian, Prime Minister Carney stated that trade talks between the United States and Canada will resume “when Washington is ready,” noting that the U.S. is currently reassessing all of its global trade partnerships.
Despite recent tensions, Carney emphasized that Canada continues to enjoy a strong trade relationship with the United States. He added that Ottawa intends to deepen its cooperation with South Korea in the fields of security and defense.
Carney also described his recent conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “overall constructive,” signaling a balanced approach in Canada’s foreign policy amid shifting global dynamics.
The statement followed Carney’s meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister during the Asia-Pacific leaders’ summit. The Canadian Prime Minister’s office reported that both leaders discussed expanding economic cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties.
As Observer Guardian reported, the anti-tariff ad campaign had prompted President Trump to suspend all trade negotiations with Canada temporarily. However, Carney’s apology and diplomatic outreach are being viewed as steps toward restoring economic dialogue between the two allies.
