Trump, Carney Meet at White House Amid Tariff Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at the White House amid heightened tensions over trade tariffs and Trump's provocative comments suggesting Canada could become the '51st state.' The meeting marked Carney's first official visit since his election, and he pushed back strongly against any notion of annexation, emphasizing Canada's sovereignty. Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian imports, citing concerns over drug trafficking and migration, but the implementation has faced delays and partial exemptions. Carney campaigned on resisting Trump's aggressive trade tactics and has vowed to prioritize Canadian interests in negotiations. The strained relationship has put the historically close U.S.-Canada alliance to the test, with both leaders signaling willingness for dialogue but remaining firm on their respective positions. No immediate breakthrough on tariffs or trade agreements was reported following the meeting.