Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press Maine Governor Paul LePage talks with reporters at a meeting of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers in Charlottetown on Aug. 28, 2017.

CHARLOTTETOWN — A key ally of Donald Trump says Canadians should understand the U.S. president believes in free trade, and they shouldn't read too much into what they hear. Maine Governor Paul LePage, in Charlottetown for a meeting of Eastern Canadian premiers and New England governors, said he's spoken to Trump on the subject, and he is confident any issues with NAFTA "can be fixed."

"Don't read in too much in what you sometimes hear. He really truly believes in having free trade and good, honest trade between the two countries. He really does believe that." Trump again suggested Sunday that the North American Free Trade Agreement should be terminated, tweeting that both Canada and Mexico are being "very difficult." It was the first time that Trump has complained about Canada's role in the talks, which began earlier this month between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. But LePage, who campaigned several times with Trump, said Canada likely has little to worry about.

Joshua Roberts / Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump waves from Air Force One after arriving in Reno, Nevada, U.S., Aug. 23, 2017.