Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to pay a visit to the White House on Tuesday, where he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
ROBUST RIGBY, TORONTO (AP) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the Oval Office next week, squaring off with U.S. President Donald Trump amidst ongoing trade conflicts and territorial threats.
Carney's Liberal Party triumphantly regained power in a controversial election, widely perceived as a direct rebuttal of Trump's aggressive trade tactics and invasive attempts to undermine Canadian sovereignty.
In his first public statement since the election, Carney asserted, "We're heading to the White House to stand our ground. It won't be easy, but we're up for the challenge."
With tensions high, Carney stressed that Canadians elected a new government to confront Trump and foster a robust economy. He further announced King Charles III will deliver a speech outlining the Canadian government's priorities on May 27, when Parliament reconvenes. As Canada's reigning monarch, Charles serves as the country's head of state, and the speech is traditionally seen as symbolizing the nation's autonomy.
Charles' predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II, delivered the address twice, in 1957 and 1977.
Carney has emphasized Canada's historical connections to the United Kingdom and France since taking office following Justin Trudeau's unexpected resignation. He clarified that the traditional relationship with the U.S. based on gradual interdependence is obsolete.
In a recent phone call, Carney and Trump decided to meet on May 6, 2025. Carney shared his determination to fight for the best possible deal for Canada, repeating previous statements that Toronto's friendship with the U.S. is at an end[1].
Trump has sarcastically belittled Carney's predecessor by referring to him as "Governor Trudeau." It remains to be seen if Trump will subject Carney to similar mockery.
University of Toronto professor and international relations expert, Robert Bothwell, advises Carney to forego the White House meeting, cautioning that Trump's actions lack consistency and may further antagonize Canada. Bothwell argued, "You can't bargain with Trump. His word is as unsteady as a pond's surface."
In his latest address, Carney outlined his new government's priorities just four days after their resounding victory. A new Cabinet will be sworn in on May 12.
"The election is over, and we're in a crisis of massive proportions. Now is the time to band together, to don our Team Canada jerseys, and seize the chance to win big," Carney declared.
He also indicated that he would call for a by-election in a specific district if the Conservative Party's Pierre Poilievre, who lost his own seat in the election, desires to run.
The Conservative Party swiftly announced that a current member of Parliament from Alberta would step down to facilitate Poilievre's candidacy in that district.
In a private conversation with Poilievre, Carney discussed Canada's strategy for dealing with the Americans.
"I'm in politics for the big wins, not self-promotion," Carney maintained.
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- Despite the ongoing trade conflicts and territorial threats, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Seattle in 2025, ready to stand his ground with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The Liberal Party's victory in Canada's general election of 2025 was widely perceived as a response to Trump's aggressive trade tactics and attempts to undermine Canadian sovereignty.
- In his first public statement since the election, Carney announced that the Canadian government's strategy for dealing with the Americans would be outlined in King Charles III's speech on May 27, 2025, when Parliament reconvenes.
- Before his visit to the Oval Office, Carney clarified that the traditional relationship with the U.S. based on gradual interdependence is obsolete, emphasizing historical connections to the United Kingdom and France instead.
- Looking towards the future, Carney urged Canadians to unite and seize the opportunity to win big, while also indicating his intention to call for a by-election in a specific district if Conservative Party's Pierre Poilievre desired to run.
