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Canadian PM Carney Heads to Washington for Key Trade Talks with Trump

Mark Carney aims to address U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and redefine bilateral relations in his first meeting with President Trump.

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to his first press conference since forming government, in Ottawa, on May 2.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks through the lobby of the Delta Hotel by Marriott, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. the day after meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council, the morning after the Liberal Party won the Canadian federal election, in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney is traveling to Washington, D.C., for his first official meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 6 to discuss trade and security issues.
  • The talks will focus on seeking relief from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles, which have strained the Canada-U.S. trade relationship under CUSMA.
  • Carney has signaled a shift in Canada's diplomatic posture, declaring the 'old relationship' with the U.S. to be over and emphasizing Canadian sovereignty.
  • Experts recommend Carney form a multi-party advisory group to present a unified Canadian stance during negotiations, similar to the NAFTA advisory panel used during Trump's first term.
  • While Trump has described Carney as 'a very nice man' and expressed optimism about the relationship, the outcome of the talks remains uncertain, with no immediate tariff relief expected.