White House official Stephen Miller says U.S. President Donald Trump has helped to secure a new trade and defence relationship with Canada, following the first meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney.
“President Trump has opened up a completely new relationship with Canada because of his strength and because of his diplomacy,” Miller said during an interview with Fox News on May 7.
Miller serves as United States homeland security advisor and White House deputy chief of staff for policy.
Miller said Canada is “finally” discussing increasing military spending to meet the NATO requirement of 2 percent of GDP on defence, “so they’re not a free rider with the United States anymore.” …