Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, had a blunt response when asked about his last conversation with former President Donald Trump. During a press conference at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Carney said, "Who cares? I mean, it’s a detail." The question arose as Carney addressed various topics, including Canada-U.S. relations. He indicated that he had spoken to Trump previously and would do so again when necessary. "I look forward to speaking to the president soon, but I don’t have a burning issue to speak with the president about right now," Carney stated. He added that he anticipated discussions with Trump in the coming weeks, particularly regarding trade. Carney also commented on Trump’s decision to boycott the summit, which Trump attributed to alleged human rights abuses in South Africa. Carney emphasized the importance of participation, saying, "I look at it more from who shows up, who engages, who does the work, and who builds. And Canada shows up and Canada engages." Earlier in November, Trump announced that U.S. officials would not attend the summit, citing concerns over South Africa's treatment of its white population. This claim has been disputed by South African leaders. The relationship between Carney and Trump has been tense, particularly following an anti-tariff advertisement aired by the Ontario government, which featured a voiceover by the late President Ronald Reagan. Trump criticized the ad and suspended trade talks with Canada at the end of October. During the press conference, Carney mentioned that Trump had accepted his apology regarding the advertisement. "We’ve had discussions. I’ve been busy," Carney said, referring to recent legislative activities and ongoing trade negotiations. Carney and Trump met formally at the White House in October, where they appeared to maintain a cordial atmosphere despite previous tensions. However, little information was shared about resolving the ongoing trade disputes. After the anti-tariff ad aired, Trump had stated he would not speak to Carney "for a while." Nevertheless, they encountered each other at a state dinner in South Korea on October 29 during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. In South Africa, Carney expressed optimism about future interactions with Trump, noting, "He’s got other things to do, and we’ll re-engage when it’s appropriate."