Washington, October 25 (Udaipur Kiran) — U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended all trade negotiations with Canada following outrage over a video advertisement released in Ontario. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government remains committed to pursuing “constructive dialogue” with the United States.
Before departing for the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, PM Carney told reporters on Friday, “For months, we have emphasized that there are things we can control and things we cannot. We cannot control U.S. trade policy, which has fundamentally changed from what it was in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.”
Carney said Canadian negotiators had been making significant progress with their American counterparts, particularly in key sectors such as steel, aluminum, and energy.
“Our officials are engaged in detailed and constructive discussions with their U.S. colleagues,” Carney said. “When the U.S. side is ready to resume talks, we are fully prepared to move forward and build on the progress made so far.”
His remarks came just hours after President Trump announced late Thursday that all trade talks with Canada were being halted. Trump had earlier imposed a 35% tariff on certain Canadian exports and suggested that Canada should become “America’s 51st state.”
The controversy erupted over an Ontario-based video advertisement that used old clips of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. Trump called the ad “fake” and “offensive.”
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Tariffs are vital for America’s national security and economy. Based on their disgraceful conduct, all trade negotiations with Canada are terminated.” He also accused Canada of interfering in a U.S. Supreme Court case currently reviewing the legality of his tariff measures.
Following Trump’s reaction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that his government would pull back the ad campaign to help reopen trade discussions.
Commenting on the situation, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told Fox News on Friday, “The President is deeply frustrated with Canada — and rightly so. Negotiations have been extremely difficult, and that frustration has only grown over time.”
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
