Carney Tells Trump Canada Isn’t for Sale at White House Meeting; Trump Says ‘Never Say Never’
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the White House Oval Office in Washington, D.C.
- The meeting occurred amid a trade war initiated by Trump, who imposed tariffs and suggested making Canada the 51st U.S. state, angering Canadian voters.
- Carney maintained a calm economist’s demeanor, rejected Trump’s proposals by insisting Canada is 'not for sale,' and stressed broader economic and security relations.
- Trump defended tariffs up to 25%, citing a $63 billion trade deficit and said, 'Just the way it is,' while tariffs raised costs for autos, maintenance, and insurance.
- The leaders maintained a civil tone with no immediate concessions, indicating ongoing tensions and that resolving disputes will require prolonged discussions.
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Calgary HeraldCarney 'let Trump be the star': Analyzing the Oval Office meeting, from pleasantries to insults
After the two met, the Post asked political experts to break down their words and demeanour in order to describe this important relationship
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OVAL OFFICE: Does Canada's PM Even Know That Trump Just Dog-Walked Him?
For all the accolades lib voters in Canada may cite, Prime Minister Carney has spent his life as a piece in someone else’s machine. Trump, meanwhile, forged his own success in real estate, television and politics. If Carney thought he was going to the Oval Office to put Trump in his place, he was sorely mistaken. The best he could do is repeat ‘the not for sale’ line he was probably rehearsing in a mirror. But let’s look at the interaction. Open…
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