Tense meeting as Carney rejects Trump’s call for Canada to join US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly told US President Donald Trump that Canada was “never for sale” during their White House meeting, rejecting Trump’s suggestion that Canada become the 51st US state. The leaders discussed trade tariffs, with Carney emphasizing Canada’s sovereignty and its unwillingness to alter its stance. Despite Trump’s assertions of friendly relations, tension was evident in their interaction as Carney compared Canada to the Oval Office and Buckingham Palace, indicating its status is not open for negotiation.

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