Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits White House for trade talks

President Trump and Canada's newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney met at the White House for their first in-person talks, set against a backdrop of escalating trade tensions and mutual tariffs. Trump has criticized the U.S.-Canada trade deficit, imposed steep tariffs on Canadian imports such as steel, aluminum, and vehicles, and floated the provocative idea of annexing Canada as the '51st state.' In response, Canada has retaliated with tariffs on a range of U.S. goods, while Carney was elected on a platform of standing up to Trump’s aggressive trade actions. The meeting focused on issues including tariffs, military protection, and the broader economic relationship, with key industry figures like Ford’s CEO highlighting the complexity of U.S.-Canadian supply chains. Trump also announced a 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies, citing competition from countries like Canada, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick echoed skepticism about reaching a new trade deal. Despite the heated rhetoric, both leaders signaled a willingness to negotiate, while state governors reached out independently to Canadian officials to discuss the tariffs’ local impacts.