Overview

• President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to meet after Canada's April 28 election to address political and economic issues.
• The leaders described their recent call as 'productive,' though tensions remain over U.S. tariffs and Trump's annexation comments.
• Trump recently imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian imports but later exempted goods covered under the USMCA agreement.
• Carney has criticized the U.S. as 'no longer a reliable partner' and is advocating for reduced economic reliance on the U.S.
• Canada is considering retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs, with surging nationalist sentiment ahead of the snap election.