Prime Minister Mark Carney has not hinted at the resumption of trade discussions with the United States after apologizing to President Donald Trump following the abrupt halt of negotiations over an advertisement campaign. During a recent news conference regarding his government’s budget proposal, Carney briefly stated that talks have not been revived yet. He mentioned that he last conversed with Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, where he apologized for the TV ads.

The trade talks were cut off by Trump on October 23, who threatened further punitive tariffs on Canadian products, attributing the action to an ad campaign supported by the Ontario government that featured negative remarks by former President Ronald Reagan on tariffs. Despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford pulling the ad, trade negotiations remain stalled. Canada has a strong interest in reaching an agreement to eliminate sector-specific tariffs, particularly on steel and aluminum.

When questioned by reporters, Trump dismissed the possibility of resuming negotiations with Canada, commending Carney while criticizing the campaign. Carney revealed that he had advised Ford against airing the ad before its release. Ford mentioned that Carney had contacted him multiple times from Asia to request the withdrawal of the TV spots. Referring to Carney’s predicament, Ford acknowledged the challenges of dealing with the U.S. president.

Additionally, British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the cancellation of plans to launch advertisements targeting Trump’s tariffs. Eby expressed that these ads had caused concerns for the federal government and pledged to collaborate with them when engaging with American audiences in the future. While Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports, no executive order has been issued, and a specific date has not been provided.