News Analysis
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had their first in-person meeting on May 6 at the White House.
Here are some of the key takeaways.
Trump Praises Carney as ‘Talented,’ Carney Says Trump a ‘Transformational President’
There was much to lose for Carney going into a public meeting with Trump in the Oval Office, but safe for Trump’s ongoing 51st state comments, there wasn’t much drama.
On the contrary, Trump heaped praise on Carney and signalled that the relationship would be much smoother than under Carney’s predecessor Justin Trudeau.
Carney had campaigned heavily on Trump’s tariffs and 51st state comments, saying Canada faces the “biggest crisis of our lifetimes,” but steered clear of pointed criticism during the meeting….