US President Donald Trump described his conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday as “extremely productive” despite strains in relations. He also announced a plan for a meeting after next month’s Canadian elections.
“I just finished speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney, of Canada. It was an extremely productive call, we agree on many things, and will be meeting immediately after Canada’s upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics, Business, and all other factors, that will end up being great for both the United States of America and Canada. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social network.
Tensions Rise Since Trump Assumed Office
The development followed amidst a backdrop of a rise in tensions between the two nations. The tensions primarily stemmed from the US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs.
Carney and his office have yet to issue a statement regarding the call, which took place a day after the new Canadian leader pledged to reduce the country’s economic reliance on the United States.
While the US and Canada have historically shared a strong alliance and trade relationship, tensions have risen since Trump assumed office in January. His administration has introduced tariff threats and even suggested integrating Canada as the 51st US state.
Carney, who took office in mid-March, has called for a snap election on April 28. A former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, he is widely seen as a potential future leader of the Liberal Party.
The upcoming meeting between Trump and Carney is expected to be highly significant, with potential long-term implications for US-Canada relations.
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