Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was welcomed to the White House by Donald Trump’s President on Tuesday 6th and prepared the ground for interviews on trade and sovereignty-and the controversy of Trump’s provocative comments about Canadian statehood.
Carney arrived in the White House in the afternoon and Trump was welcomed in front of the White House. Both leaders smiled and shook their hands into the cameras before they approached the oval office.
“It is a great honor to have a Canadian leader in the White House,” Trump said, congratulations to Carney for his “very big” election victory. While Carney and Trump spoke by phone from the Canadian elections, it was their first personal interaction.
Trump revives 51. The idea of a state
During a short photo of the OP in the oval office Trump, again, the idea that Canada would become 51. A US state – a proposal that repeatedly caused resistance.
“I still believe it, but … Tango takes two,” Trump said. He continued to claim that such a step would bring a “massive tax reduction” and “many benefits” for Canadians.
Trump, referring to the US-Janada border, added: “Some years ago, someone drew this line with a similar ruler-only line directly through the upper part of the country. If you get rid of this artificially drawn line … it should have been.” “If you look at this beautiful formation when it’s together … When I looked at it, you know, I said, it was supposed to be.”
Trump called the hypothetical Union “a wonderful marriage”, he said, “there are two places that are very well out.
Carney pushes back: ‘No for sale’
Carney, known for his assertive attitude towards Canadian sovereignty, responded sharply using Trump’s analogy of real estate.
“There are places that are never for sale,” he said, showing around the oval office. “It’s not for sale, will never be for sale.”
The Canadian leader also acknowledged that he had dealt with Trump’s comments with his own citizens. “I talked to Canadians,” Carney said. “They were very clear.”
Trump, a minor, responded several times with his trademark refrain: “Never say never.”
Talks continue behind the closed door
The oval office exchange, although in tone, emphasized the deeper tension between the two countries. The leaders are expected to discuss business disputes, retaliation and the future of the economic and security relationship between the US and Canada in the closed door session.
Both sides indicated that while progress can be slow, the conversations will be honest – and carefully monitored.
(Tagstotranslate) Trump 51. State proposal
