Canada-US Talks Marked by Sharp Exchanges

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first official meeting at the White House with US President Donald Trump. The meeting, which took place in a charged political climate, was marked by harsh exchanges of statements, but also signals of deepening partnership between the two countries, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.

President Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, said he was looking forward to meeting with Carney, but stressed that “the United States does not need anything from Canada.” On the other hand, Carney stated before the visit that he would “resist” Trump’s pressure, referring to tariffs imposed on Canadian imports and comments about the possibility of Canada becoming the “51st state of the United States.”

During the press conference after the meeting, Trump stressed his respect for the Canadian people, citing his mother's family ties to Canada. He called Canada "a very special country" and reiterated that his position on possible annexation as the 51st state remains unchanged. He argued that a union would bring "free military" and "massive tax cuts for Canadian citizens."

Carney responded by declaring that “some countries are never for sale,” citing his meetings with citizens during the election campaign as evidence of national resolve. However, he added that there are significant opportunities to build a stronger partnership between the two countries.

At the end of the meeting, Trump mentioned Canada's growing commitment to NATO and investments in the defense sector, calling this a positive step in bilateral relations.