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Mark Carney firmly told Donald Trump that Canada “is not for sale” during their first meeting since his election as prime minister, responding to Trump’s suggestion of annexing Canada as the 51st US state. Despite recent tensions, the meeting began cordially, with both leaders exchanging compliments; however, friction arose over ongoing tariffs imposed by Trump on Canadian goods. Carney framed Canada’s sovereignty as non-negotiable, emphasizing the importance of reevaluating the Canada-US relationship in light of current challenges, while maintaining a diplomatic tone throughout their discussions.
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