Canada's brand new prime minister, Mark Carney, is meeting with President Trump at the White House after his come-from-behind victory last week.
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Right before Carney's arrival, Trump bashed Canada: "I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH — Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year, in addition to giving them FREE Military Protection, and many other things?" Trump posted on Truth Social. "We don't need their Cars, we don't need their Energy, we don't need their Lumber, we don't need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship, which hopefully we will always maintain. They, on the other hand, need EVERYTHING from us!"
The backdrop: Trump has pushed the idea that Canada could become the U.S.'s 51st state. Canadians don't seem interested, though.
^ Carney just told Trump that Canada is "not for sale," though Trump left the door open.
The tension: Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have been high since Trump slapped tariffs on goods from the U.S.'s northern neighbor. Carney had a surprise victory last week, centering his campaign on fierce resistance to Trump's policies.
Could Trump and Carney make a deal?: Trump's Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, told Fox Business Network that he is skeptical of cutting a trade deal with the Canadian government.
From Lutnick: "They have their socialist regime, and it's basically feeding off of America, I mean, the president calls it out all the time. Why do we make cars in Canada? Why do we do our films in Canada?" Lutnick said. "Come on. So, I think … it's going to be a fascinating meeting, I'm glad I'm going to be there listening, but it's going to be a fascinating meeting tomorrow. I just don't see how it works out so perfect."
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