Busan, Oct. 30 -- US President Donald Trump indicated a possible easing of tensions with Canada, days after escalating a trade dispute with the country over what he described as a "fake" advertisement involving former US President Ronald Reagan.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was among a select group of world leaders who joined Trump for dinner on Wednesday night during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea.

"We had a very nice conversation with him last night," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked about his interaction with Carney, hinting at a softening tone after days of strained exchanges.

The dinner followed a turbulent week in US-Canada relations. Trump had recently announced a 10...