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Canada to Reopen U.S. Trade Talks 'When It's Appropriate,' Prime Minister Trudeau Says

Canada will resume trade talks with the U.S., but only "when it's appropriate," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Johannesburg. He said there is no pressing issue to raise with President Trump and reiterated openness to dialogue. Talks were suspended after an Ontario anti-tariff advertisement, and Ottawa is seeking a deal to reduce U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos.

03:17 PM, 11/23/2025Economy
Canada to Reopen U.S. Trade Talks 'When It's Appropriate,' Prime Minister Trudeau Says

JOHANNESBURG — Canada will reopen trade talks with the United States "when it's appropriate," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday, adding that he currently has no urgent issue to raise with President Donald Trump.

Talks were suspended last month after Ontario's provincial government ran an advertisement opposing U.S. tariffs. Ottawa is pressing for an agreement to roll back or reduce import duties on steel, aluminum and autos imposed by the Trump administration.

"We are very busy with the future of Canada, and with new partnerships. There will be conversations with the president, probably in the next two weeks," Trudeau told reporters on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' meeting in Johannesburg. "We will re-engage when it's appropriate."

Trudeau emphasized his willingness to engage in constructive dialogue but said there was no "burning issue" that required immediate discussion. "When America wants to come back and have the discussions on the trade side, we will have those discussions," he added.

The outcome will be watched closely by Canadian manufacturers and exporters in sectors affected by the tariffs, particularly steel, aluminum and the auto industry.

Reported by Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Nellie Peyton.

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