Prime Minister Mark Carney said he welcomes Donald Trump's latest comments on a Canada-U.S. trade deal. Carney stated a deal is possible, 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 pitching Canada to global investors. He is also pushing for stronger ties with the European Union, including a bid for associate membership.