Carney Says He Apologized to Trump Over Ad Reviving Reagan’s Tariff Criticism

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top adviser, Marc Carney, has revealed that he apologized to US President Donald Trump over a controversial advertisement that sparked tensions between the two nations. The ad, which was pulled from airing in the province of Ontario, was criticized by Trump for reviving a decades-old criticism of tariffs made by former US President Ronald Reagan.According to Carney, the apology was extended to Trump in an effort to diffuse the growing trade tensions between Canada and the US. The advertisement in question featured a montage of images, including a quote from Reagan criticizing tariffs, which was seen as a veiled attack on Trump's protectionist trade policies.Carney also disclosed that he had personally asked the province of Ontario not to air the ad, which was meant to promote Canadian unity and highlight the potential risks of US-style tariffs on Canadian goods. However, the ad ultimately aired, prompting Trump to express his disappointment and subsequently end trade talks with Canada.The development highlights the sensitive nature of trade relations between Canada and the US, with both countries having significant economic ties. The situation has raised concerns about the potential for a full-blown trade war, with Canada being one of the US's largest trading partners.Carney's apology to Trump was seen as a gesture of goodwill, aimed at repairing the strained relations between the two nations. However, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold, with many experts predicting that trade tensions between Canada and the US are likely to persist in the coming months.