Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada stands ready to resume trade talks with the United States that President Donald Trump halted over an anti-tariff advertisement issued by Ontario's provincial government.

Trump terminated the talks on Thursday over the video which used Republican icon, former President Ronald Reagan, saying tariffs cause trade wars and economic disaster.

In a late-night social media post, Trump called the ad fraudulent.

Carney has tried on two White House visits since becoming prime minister to strike a deal to lower import tariffs on steel, aluminium and autos imposed by Trump that have hurt Canada's economy.

"My colleagues have been working with their American colleagues on detailed constructive negotiations, discussions on specific sectors," Carney said on Frida

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