US Vice-President Mike Pence says he is “proud to be part of a pro-life administration” after being pressed on the issue during a visit to Canada.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said the two men had a “cordial conversation” about abortion laws in the US despite their difference of views.
Mr Trudeau has said he is concerned about the “backsliding” of women’s rights south of the border.
The PM and the VP also discussed issues related to trade and China.
In the US, the contentious issue of abortion has been front-and-centre this year as nearly a dozen states have moved to pass new, stricter laws on abortion.
Critics have pointed at what they see as an orchestrated challenge to a decades-old US Supreme Court ruling that protected a woman’s right to choose an abortion.
Mr Pence is known for his staunch opposition to abortion.
Mr Trudeau, on the other hand, is outspoken in support of reproductive rights.
The two were able to diplomatically sidestep any tensions when asked about that discussion by reporters on Thursday.
Mr Pence said the Trump administration “will always stand for the right to life”.