Trump and Canadian PM Carney to Strengthen Relations
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Synopsis
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed strengthening ties after Canada's upcoming elections. The leaders plan to meet to discuss politics and business, focusing on mutual benefits for both nations.
Key Takeaways
- Trump and Carney to meet post-elections.
- First call between Trump and Carney.
- Canada elections on April 28.
- Trump imposed tariffs on Canada.
- Carney emphasizes Canada's sovereignty.
Washington, March 28 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with the next Prime Minister of Canada right after the upcoming Canadian elections. This statement followed a phone call with Mark Carney, the current Prime Minister.
This conversation marked the first interaction between Trump and Carney, who was chosen by the ruling Liberal Party to succeed Justin Trudeau.
Canada is scheduled to hold elections on April 28 to determine its next government.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump stated, "It was an extremely productive call, we agree on many things, and will be meeting immediately after Canada's upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics, Business, and all other factors that will ultimately be beneficial for both the United States and Canada."
"Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Importantly, President Trump refrained from criticizing the Canadian Prime Minister or referring to him with disrespectful titles, unlike his previous interactions with Trudeau.
Furthermore, he did not mention Canada as a possible 51st state of the US, a comment he often made during Trudeau's administration.
President Trump has imposed a blanket 25 percent tariff on Canada—along with Mexico—for not sufficiently controlling the flow of illegal migrants and fentanyl into the US.
Additionally, he has declared a 25 percent tariff on all vehicles and spare parts imported into the US, affecting nearly half of all cars sold in the country, many of which are sourced from Canada and Mexico.
The call on Friday was initiated by the White House, as reported. However, Trump mentioned, "Mark called me."
Carney had previously stated he would not engage in conversation with the US President until Trump acknowledged Canada's sovereignty.
"I'm available for a call, but we're going to talk on our terms. As a sovereign country—not as what he pretends we are—and on a comprehensive deal," he said earlier this week.
Carney officially took over as Canadian Prime Minister on March 14.
