Prime Minister Mark Carney said he welcomes Donald Trump's latest comments on a Canada-U.S. trade deal. Carney stated a deal remains on the table, but the recent impasse clarified Canada's position. He indicated he is not hurrying back to negotiations.

Bloomberg reports Carney's decline to accept Trump's terms has left economic fallout to manage. The Prime Minister is now promoting Canada to global investors. He is also pushing for closer ties with the European Union, including a bid for associate membership.