Summary
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump soon, following a phone conversation where Trump congratulated Carney on his recent election victory. Both leaders emphasized the importance of Canada and the U.S. collaborating as independent nations for mutual benefit, although specific discussions on current tariffs affecting Canadian exports were not mentioned. Earlier, Carney also spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss enhancing defense and commercial ties.