Can Canada Wait Out the US Trade War? Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney isn’t rushing to restart trade talks with the US, saying there’s no “burning issue” to discuss. He’s playing it cool, downplaying every exchange with President Trump. Experts say both leaders are posturing neither wants to look desperate, even though big deals are at stake. Trade talks stalled after a controversial ad, but Canadian reps are still lobbying quietly on Capitol Hill. Bottom line: Canada is waiting, watching, and hoping patience pays off. For now, it’s a game of who blinks first.