CANADA — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew laughter during a news conference after making a light-hearted remark about US President Donald Trump when a teleprompter malfunction interrupted his speech on housing policy. When the teleprompter suddenly stopped working, the Canadian prime minister paused briefly, smiled and joked that he did not consider the technical issue to be part of any conspiracy. Neither the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office nor the White House immediately commented on Carney’s remarks following the event. Relations between Canada and the United States have remained strained since Donald Trump returned to the White House. The latest exchange, although delivered in a humorous tone, reflects the continuing political and diplomatic differences between Ottawa and Washington as both governments remain divided over trade, economic policy and broader international relations.