Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. A key moment involved Carney's deft response to Trump's suggestion of a US takeover of Canada, using a real estate analogy to emphasize Canada's non-negotiable sovereignty.
Trump expressed affection for Canada and a desire for strong bilateral ties, praising Canadian hockey players. However, he also criticized Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and a Canadian minister, creating an awkward atmosphere. Trump also overshadowed the meeting with announcements unrelated to Canada, including halting bombing in Yemen and foreshadowing a major announcement.
Carney and Trump discussed the USMCA trade agreement, with Carney pointing out that certain aspects of the agreement needed revision, and that some US tariff policies had taken advantage of existing aspects of USMCA.
While there were moments of levity, the meeting also exhibited signs of awkwardness and disrespect. Carney's facial expressions during critical moments indicated a complex internal response to Trump's actions and statements. The meeting highlighted the complexities of the Canada-US relationship.