U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that all trade negotiations with Canada have been terminated, abruptly halting weeks of discussions aimed at reaching an agreement on the steel and aluminum sectors.

The two countries had been in talks to resolve longstanding trade disputes and explore potential tariff adjustments, but no breakthrough had been achieved. Trump did not elaborate on the reasons behind the decision to end the talks, but his statement signals a sharp setback in North American trade relations.

Canadian officials have not yet issued an official response, though sources in Ottawa said they remain open to dialogue and hope to clarify Washington’s position in the coming days.

The move comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to renegotiate or reassess key trade partnerships and domestic manufacturing priorities. Economists warn that the termination of talks could impact cross border industries, particularly automotive and construction sectors that rely heavily on steel and aluminum imports.