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Carney Arrives in Washington to Address U.S. Tariffs and Annexation Rhetoric

Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for his first meeting with President Trump, seeking to reset strained Canada-U.S. relations and resolve trade and sovereignty disputes.

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with US Acting Chief of Protocol Abby Jones Monday May 5, 2025 as he arrives in Washington, D.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Prime Minister Mark Carney is greeted by Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, second left, U.S. Acting Chief of Protocol Abby Jones and U.S. Col. Randall J. Heusser as he disembarks a government plane Monday May 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
US President Donald Trump (L) has made threats to annex Canada and imposed wide-ranging tariffs on the country since coming to power
Donald Trump delivers remarks on the NFL Draft in the Oval Office of the White House on May 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump scheduled for Tuesday, focusing on trade and security negotiations.
  • Carney aims to address U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian exports, including steel, aluminum, and vehicles, while pushing back against Trump's annexation rhetoric and calls for Canada to become the 51st state.
  • Trump expressed uncertainty about the purpose of the meeting, describing Carney as a 'very nice gentleman' but stating he is unsure of what Carney hopes to achieve.
  • Canadian business and diplomatic leaders have cautioned against linking trade and security in a single agreement, warning it could increase Canada’s vulnerability to U.S. leverage.
  • This meeting marks Carney's first major test on the international stage since his electoral victory and is seen as a critical step in laying the groundwork for future bilateral negotiations.