Canadian Prime Minister Requests Trump to Moderate His Taunts
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has requested that US President Donald Trump refrain from referring to Canada as the 51st state during their inaugural meeting at the White House on Tuesday. Trump has frequently mentioned the idea of acquiring...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has requested that US President Donald Trump refrain from referring to Canada as the 51st state during their inaugural meeting at the White House on Tuesday.
Trump has frequently mentioned the idea of acquiring Canada, characterizing its border with the US as “artificial.” During the Oval Office discussion, he reiterated this notion, suggesting that a union between the two nations would create a “wonderful marriage” with “tremendous” benefits.
“When you get rid of that artificially drawn line... when you look at that beautiful formation when it’s together, I’m a very artistic person,” Trump remarked, drawing upon his background as a real estate developer.
In response, Carney emphasized, “there are some places that are never for sale,” comparing Canada to significant locations like the Oval Office and Buckingham Palace.
“Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it’s not for sale, it won’t be for sale, ever,” the Prime Minister asserted, while expressing hope for a strong partnership between the neighboring countries.
After the meeting, Carney shared with reporters that he had asked Trump to stop using the term 51st state, describing such comments as “not useful.” However, he recognized Trump as the US president, acknowledging that “he’ll say what he wants to say.”
The meeting took place shortly after Carney's election victory, where his Liberal Party achieved a fourth consecutive term. Throughout his campaign, Carney focused on criticizing Trump regarding tariffs and the persistent talk of acquiring Canada.
At the start of their interaction, Trump congratulated Carney on his new position, joking, “I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him.”
Despite the ongoing friction regarding tariffs—Trump mentioned they would remain in effect regardless of Carney’s input—both leaders ultimately characterized the meeting as constructive.
“Regardless of anything, we’re going to be friends with Canada,” the US president stated to reporters.
Carney described their discussions as “wide-ranging” and “very constructive,” indicating that trade negotiations would continue, including during the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta, Canada.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
Trump has frequently mentioned the idea of acquiring Canada, characterizing its border with the US as “artificial.” During the Oval Office discussion, he reiterated this notion, suggesting that a union between the two nations would create a “wonderful marriage” with “tremendous” benefits.
“When you get rid of that artificially drawn line... when you look at that beautiful formation when it’s together, I’m a very artistic person,” Trump remarked, drawing upon his background as a real estate developer.
In response, Carney emphasized, “there are some places that are never for sale,” comparing Canada to significant locations like the Oval Office and Buckingham Palace.
“Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it’s not for sale, it won’t be for sale, ever,” the Prime Minister asserted, while expressing hope for a strong partnership between the neighboring countries.
After the meeting, Carney shared with reporters that he had asked Trump to stop using the term 51st state, describing such comments as “not useful.” However, he recognized Trump as the US president, acknowledging that “he’ll say what he wants to say.”
The meeting took place shortly after Carney's election victory, where his Liberal Party achieved a fourth consecutive term. Throughout his campaign, Carney focused on criticizing Trump regarding tariffs and the persistent talk of acquiring Canada.
At the start of their interaction, Trump congratulated Carney on his new position, joking, “I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him.”
Despite the ongoing friction regarding tariffs—Trump mentioned they would remain in effect regardless of Carney’s input—both leaders ultimately characterized the meeting as constructive.
“Regardless of anything, we’re going to be friends with Canada,” the US president stated to reporters.
Carney described their discussions as “wide-ranging” and “very constructive,” indicating that trade negotiations would continue, including during the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta, Canada.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
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