Canadian Prime Minister Carney Rebuffs Trump’s Push to Make Canada the 51st State
6 May 2025 11:04 PM IST6 May 2025 11:04 PM IST
Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, arrived at the White House Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump - the first since Carney’s election last month
President Donald Trump meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo)
Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, is meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, a week after winning the job with a promise to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump.
As the two countries struggle to resolve Trump’s trade war, the U.S. displayed his unique mix of graciousness and discourtesy. Shortly before Carney’s arrival, Trump said on social media that the United States didn’t need “ANYTHING” from its northern neighbor — a theme he revisited in the Oval Office alongside efforts to show warmth.
( Source : AP )
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