News Analysis
There’s a wide range of perspectives on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s performance during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, ranging from complete success to utter failure.
The assessment of Carney’s performance during the White House meeting on May 6 is inherently subjective and varies based on who sets the bar and goal posts.
He didn’t get a deal, but that, arguably, was not a realistic objective. He defended Canada’s sovereignty, but Trump didn’t hesitate to elaborate on his wish to see a unified continental landmass. There was no blow up or major drama, but Carney spoke very little compared to Trump….