Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over advertisement on his tariff policy. 

The advertising campaign features former U.S. President Ronald Reagan saying tariffs "hurt every American." In response to the adverts, Trump defended his measures as "IMPORTANT" to its national security and economy and announced the end of talks with Canada. 

Trade Talks to Resume When Washington Ready

Carney told reporters in South Korea Saturday that he “did apologize to the president. The President was offended.”

He emphasizes that the trade negotiation with the United States will resume when Washington is ready.

Carney ‘apologized for what they did’

Trump noted yesterday that Carney “apologized for what they did with the commercial because it was a false commercial. You know, it was the exact opposite,” adding that he would “appreciate it.”

Trump Rejects Negotiations 

On the restart of the negotiations between both countries, Trump rejected, however, affirming that he has “a very good relationship” with Carney. 

Reagan Foundation Response

Trump stressed earlier that the advert was “FAKE” and “egregious,” and the Ronald Reagan Foundation highlighted that Canada’s ad misrepresented Reagan’s remarks by using “selective” audio and video without permission.