WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Despite the ongoing trade war, the President has a friendly meeting with his Canadian counterpart. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were all smiles in the Oval Office Tuesday. And both leaders made it clear that despite the President’s trade tariffs policy, they are committed to working together.

During their first face-to-face meeting with each other, President Trump and newly-elected Prime Minister Carney were quick to heap praise on each other as their meeting began . “But I want to just congratulate you, Mark. A great election, actually.

We were watching it with interest, and I think, Canada chose a very talented person, a very good person, as we spoke before the election quite a few times.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney returned the positive vibes: “Thank you for your hospitality. And, and above all, for your for your leadership. You’re a you’re a transformational president.” The warm Oval Office exchange continued, even as President Trump repeated his suggestion that Canada become the 51st state.

“Well, I still believe that, but but, you know, it takes two to tango, right? But no, I do I mean, I believe it would be, a massive tax cut for the Canadian citizens.” But Carney – with aides for both countries looking on – politely and firmly rejected that idea. “It’s not for sale.

Won’t be for sale, ever. But the opportunity is in the partnership, and, and what we can build together, and we have done that in the past.” As for trade talks with America’s neighbor to the North, the President made clear that his tariffs on Canada will remain in place. And both leaders acknowledge that there will be changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement; which comes up for renegotiation next year.

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