We’re Going to Be Friends with Canada: Trump and Carney Meet at the White House
In a significant diplomatic meeting on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney convened with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, marking a welcomed moment of connection amid the ongoing trade disputes between the two neighboring countries. The highly anticipated encounter was filled with a mixture of congratulatory remarks and veiled criticisms, showcasing the complex dynamics of cross-border relations.
President Trump opened the meeting by lauding Carney’s recent electoral triumph, calling it “probably one of the greatest comebacks in the history of politics.” This praise set a cordial tone as the two leaders engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening ties. However, Trum’s comments quickly turned pointed when he referenced former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, whom he described as a “terrible person” for her role in prior negotiations regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This remark highlights the lingering tensions from previous trade discussions, suggesting a stark contrast in the current administration’s approach.
Despite the jabs, Trump emphasized a more favorable relationship moving forward. “We’re going to be friends with Canada,” he asserted, a sentiment that Carney likely welcomed amidst the backdrop of uncertainty in trade policies. The meeting ultimately saw Trump take subtle digs at Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, whom he humorously referred to as “governor” of the "51st state." Such remarks illustrate Trump’s consistent critique of Trudeau while hinting at a fresh start with Carney at the helm.
As both leaders departed from the meeting, the implications of their discussions for future U.S.-Canada relations remain to be seen. With Trump’s commitment to a friendlier rapport, stakeholders on both sides of the border will be looking closely at how these diplomatic ties will evolve in the face of existing trade challenges. The meeting may signify a turning point or simply a momentary thaw in the historically deep-rooted partnership between these two nations.
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carney looked like a good little lapdog 🤣 he got in what 10 words even while putting his hand up 🤣thanks, Canada, for electing the week one 🤣
All I care about is what happened? Behind the scene. If that is solid, Carney did a good job. We will see As time goes bye.
In term of media presence, let be real, Carney will never win against Trump.
So he picked his battle sensibly.
How do you have the audacity to essentially say" we want to take you over" to the prime minister right next to you. Shameless asf
Carney looks like a punk sent to the principles office
Trump lost again 😂
Can you imagine having to sit through Trump spin lie after lie, all performance politics for his base, while embarrassing the other 70% of the US. Threatening annexation, and destruction of the post-WWII order that the US itself built and benefited from the most. At this point, Canadians need to do one thing and one thing only. Stand together strong on this issue — right, centre, and left. Putin West is gonna Putin West, and jolt to a democratic autocracy for oligarchs and personal family grift. It is disgusting. Canada knows who its allies are. And, they are not the US. The US is at the lowest watermark of our lifetime. Let the US exist out in the wilderness, divorced from the new web of civil-military and socioeconomic agreements. The US can't normatively lead its way out of a paper bag.
He is a narcissist extraordinaire. How about letting someone else speak? You’re words are senseless and nauseating, Donald. And no worries about you being a “wise guy”, Donald. Wisdom is
something you have never experienced for a moment in your entire life. Thank you PM Carney for your calm wisdom and forbearance in this scenario. 😌
Governor Carney arrives at white house.
Gaudy gold
OMG. please ask your guest if he has something to say. RUDE HOST.
Oh people They are talking about their business 😂😂
JD Vance was smug and smirking the whole time. He just wanted something to start up so badly.
This went great idk y u idiots don’t support our PM. Could u do better?
Trump humilated Carney thats just the truth his face said it all. if you are a liberal who denies that youre either coping or delusional. I can almost guarantee it wouldn't have gone down like that if it was Pierre or even Trudeaus father. Emabrassing!
Omg imagine if Pierre was up there hahaha we’d be so screwed! There is a god! Thank you for voting for Mark Carney Amen! 🙏
CANADA all the way 👊👊👊👊
I voted for strength but here Carney is getting walked on. Such a disappointment.
He never shuts up! It was all about him again! Nothing was said with all of his blabbing ! 🤬it was so annoying listening to this talk!
It amazes me, scrolling through here seeing all the "liberals" go on about how good carney handled this…when he barely said a word and got cut off like 5 times
Trump humilated Carney thats just the truth his face said it all. if you are a liberal who denies that youre either coping or delusional. I can almost guarantee it wouldn't have gone down like that if it was Pierre or even Trudeaus father. Emabrassing!
well done Mr Carney canada is not for sale.
Um, no.
Trump just spews sociopathic parrot babble. Bla Bla Bla …
TRUMP wasting peoples time, off topic, he should be talking about Canada issue, not bombing other countries.
Ouch! So much for Carney being “the man to stand up to Trump” that’s gotta hurt. Wait until he starts the wealth distribution process on the boomers. They were so bamboozled 😂
This orange orangutan is living in an alternate world
Poor Carney. Has to sit through this crp
Alibaba
Trump is no friend
When you use big words with the orangutan he changes subject lol
Carney has elbows down now. Liberal voters were sold out within a week
No one can get a word in side ways. He has to be Center of the room at all times
Mark made Trump his entire platform. Did you see the stupid face Mark made when Trump brought it up?
Well, that’s great! Trump managed to get the last word in against Canada and did not give Carney an opportunity to respond!!
Trump man-handled Carney today. Trump is the boss.of Mark Carney. I can see why Trump wanted Carney to win. 😂
So sick of hearing from this man
Dear PM Carney. Thank you. That is all.
call me when Carney stop boot licking and start standing up to trump. 😂 Trump: "I was the best thing that happened "for" Carney and the liberals his party was losing by a lot"😂
Mark Carney is a class act. I'm so proud of our PM. ❤🔥🇨🇦💪🏾
The Trump show, on repeat and the agony. Carney played it well.
Yah, it's only time and you might not live to see that 🤣🤣🤣
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