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Trump and Carney's Tense Dinner Amid Trade Struggles

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at a dinner during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, but the exchange was minimal amid tensions after Trump's cancellation of trade talks over an Ontario anti-tariff ad.
Carney described the dinner as having "very good conversations" with other leaders.
As Carney prepares to meet Xi Jinping, he faces challenges balancing trade amid tariffs and tensions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at a dinner during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, but the exchange was minimal amid tensions after Trump's cancellation of trade talks over an Ontario anti-tariff ad.
Carney described the dinner as having "very good conversations" with other leaders.
As Carney prepares to meet Xi Jinping, he faces challenges balancing trade amid tariffs and tensions.