GYEONGJU - Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump shared a dinner in South Korea today, marking their first meeting since Trump halted trade negotiations with Canada last week. The two leaders are attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this week, where they are among a select group of leaders invited to a dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung.

As they took their seats, Carney and Trump exchanged smiles and gestures, appearing to engage in friendly conversation before President Lee delivered his welcome address. This gathering comes on the heels of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada regarding trade.

Last week, Trump announced via social media that he was "terminating" negotiations with Ottawa. He also indicated plans to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Canadian goods, a response to an anti-tariff advertisement funded by Ontario that aired in the United States. The developments have raised concerns about the future of trade relations between the two countries as they navigate ongoing discussions at the APEC forum.