President Trump insisted that he would keep tariffs on Canadian goods during a friendly first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House Tuesday but did not press his case that Canada should become the 51st state.
Trump told reporters he would like to see Canada become part of the United States, but nodded to the opposition to the idea from Canadians. “Takes two to tango, right?” Trump said.Carney, who won his election last week by pushing back against Trump’s aggression, told Trump that annexation was out of the question.
“As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale. We’re sitting in one right now,” Carney told Trump. “Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign last several months, it’s not for sale. Won’t be for sale, ever,” he said.
Trump responded: “Never say never.”
Canada is reeling from Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s rhetoric and trade policies have sparked tension between the two allies and a wave of nationalism in Canada.
