Carney to Meet Trump Over Tariffs and Security

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday in his second visit since taking office, with working talks focused on trade and security. The trip aims to secure relief from an escalating U.S. tariff campaign — including steep, sector-specific levies on steel, aluminum, autos and lumber, with some softwood duties now reported above 45% — that Ottawa says is harming jobs and key industries. Ottawa has exempted USMCA-compliant goods and dropped many retaliatory tariffs while stressing that most Canada–U.S. trade remains tariff-free and that it seeks a tariff-specific agreement ahead of the scheduled USMCA review. The talks also carry a security dimension, including discussions around President Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile-defence plan and debate over Canada’s role in U.S. security. Domestically, critics say Carney’s concessions have so far produced little measurable relief, while his government emphasizes ongoing negotiations and a focus on securing the best long-term economic and security relationship.