Overview

• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Donald Trump on May 6, marking their first in-person meeting since Carney's election victory on a sovereignty-first platform.
• Carney firmly rejected Trump's repeated annexation suggestions, declaring Canada 'not for sale,' while Trump responded with 'never say never.'
• Trump refused to lift the 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, including steel, aluminum, and autos, stating, 'That's the way it is.'
• Trump questioned the necessity of the USMCA trade agreement, calling it a 'transitional deal' and hinting at its potential reevaluation in the near future.
• During the meeting, Trump announced a ceasefire agreement with Houthi rebels in Yemen, linking broader security issues to the bilateral dialogue.