President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Tuesday for high-stakes talks that turned tense over trade and statehood. Trump firmly defended tariffs on Canadian goods, saying there was nothing Carney could say to change his mind. “We don’t need their cars or steel,” Trump said. “We’re making our own.”
.@POTUS: "Well, we don't do much business with Canada from our standpoint. They do a lot of business with us... We have great things, great product. The kind of product we sell, nobody else can sell." pic.twitter.com/jULACquqxn
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Trump praised the USMCA as “a good deal for everybody,” while Carney called it a “basis for a broader negotiation,” noting “some things… have to change.” Carney repeated his “Canada will never be for sale” message, to which Trump retorted “never say never.” Carney mouthed “never” to reporters.
Despite friction, both leaders struck notes of friendship. Trump called Canada “a very special place,” and Carney described him as “a transformational president.” They hinted at possible changes to the USMCA trade deal but stopped short of confirming any overhaul. Trump praised Canada’s military investment.
