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Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on May 5, 2025, for a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss trade and security amid ongoing tensions from U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney aims to prioritize the Canada-U.S. relationship while diversifying Canada’s trade and reducing interprovincial trade barriers. Trump expressed uncertainty about the purpose of the meeting, suggesting Carney may be seeking a deal in light of the economic challenges posed by the current trade war.
