Asia-Pacific leaders struggled to reach a consensus on the wording of a communique, reflecting heightened tensions fuelled by a trade war between the US and China.
Speaking at the conclusion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Papua New Guinea, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that negotiations had been difficult between the 21 economies represented. He said there would be a "chair's summary" of discussions.
"I don't think it will come as a huge surprise that there are differing visions on particular elements