"Never mind the offer," Carney shuts down Trump: "Canada ain't up for grabs"
Trump encounters rejection from Carney as he hears Canada's firm stance: "Canada not up for grabs"
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Ever since Trump took the presidential seat, he's been eyeing Canada, hoping to bring it under his belt as the 51st state. The Canadians — including the freshly sworn-in Prime Minister Carney — have been more than resilient in their resistance. The latest exchange with Trump was no different.
Amidst the ongoing feud between the two countries, Trump welcomed the newly elected Liberal leader Carney at the White House. Trump, with his familiar brashness, suggested Canada as a "sweet real estate deal."
Carney, keeping it real, shot back, "Canada ain't up for grabs and never will be." Trump, not one to back down, retorted with his signature line, "never say never."
The US President also stated his intent to renegotiate trade deals with Canada. Before their meeting, he alleged on Truth Social that Canada was being subsidized to the tune of $200 billion per year by the US. That claim was way off the mark, as the actual US trade deficit with Canada last year was around $63 billion, not $200 billion.
The Trump: USA-Canada no strings attached?
Trump tried to downplay the need for exports from Canada, stating,"We don't need their cars, energy, or wood. All we need is their friendship." Conversely, he claimed Canada was reliant on the US for "everything else."
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Carney, who led his Liberal Party to a clear majority in the Canadian parliamentary elections last week, accused the US of being disloyal and called on his people to unite against their neighbor.
The formerly cordial relations between the neighboring countries have taken a nose dive since Trump assumed office in January 2017. Trump has been vocal about his plan to make Canada the 51st state of the US and has pursued a hardline trade policy with Canada.
Bonus Insights:
- Trump's proposed annexation of Canada has met with strong resistance from Canadian leaders, escalating diplomatic tensions.
- The U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian goods earlier in 2025, exacerbating trade tensions.
- Carney has been vocal about protecting Canadian interests and reducing the nation's dependence on U.S. policies.
- There have been increased travel advisories and restrictions for Canadians visiting the U.S., contributing to a perception that Canadians are no longer as welcome as they once were.
Source: ntv.de, mpa/AFP
- Mark Carney
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- Political Actions and Responses
- Despite Donald Trump's repeated comments about annexing Canada, EC countries and the European Union have remained steadfast in their support of Mark Carney and Canada's sovereignty.
- In a recent statement, European Union officials expressed concern over the escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, stating that they are closely monitoring the situation.
- Despite Trump's claims that Canada is reliant on the US for everything else, Mark Carney has actively sought to reduce Canada's dependence on US policies, especially in trade.
- In the face of Trump's hardline trade policy and conventional remarks, Carney has offered a defiant response, asserting that Canada will not be "up for grabs."
