California governor 'absolutely' believes Trump will restart trade talks with Canada in 'a matter of days'

California Governor Gavin Newsom says pressure from within the Republican Party will bring U.S. President Donald Trump back to the negotiating table with Canada.

"He's getting crushed. He's getting hammered by his own party right now," Newsom told CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton in an interview.

The comments come just a few months before the U.S. midterm elections that will test Trump's presidency. Republicans currently hold majority control of both the Senate and House of Representatives, but are at risk of losing both in November.

Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down late last week, with Prime Minister Mark Carney halting negotiations. Trump's new tariffs on some $28 billion worth of Canadian goods came into effect hours later.

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"I absolutely believe within a matter of days, I can't imagine more than two, three weeks, he'll be back at the table," the governor said.

Newsom made California's position clear: "We do not in any way, shape or form condone the behaviour of this president as it relates to how he's treated you."

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The vocal Trump critic told Barton he's "disgusted by the invasive species in the White House, Donald Trump. I am. And I'm embarrassed as an American."

California is being hit hard by the trade war, including wines produced in the state being off of most provinces' shelves for over a year.

Canada was the largest foreign market for California wine. But according to the U.S. Census Bureau, wine exports from the U.S. to Canada dropped by $343 million US between 2024 and 2025.

When asked by Barton if there's animosity for Canada from California wine makers, Newsom responded "yeah, I think there is."