On Tuesday, President Donald Trump met with Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, at the White House. It was their first official meeting, and the goal was to talk about trade, security, and fixing the strained relationship between the two countries.
But just before the meeting, Trump took to Truth Social to complain. He wrote, “Why is America subsidizing Canada by $200 Billion Dollars a year… We don’t need their Cars, we don’t need their Energy, we don’t need their Lumber, we don’t need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship.” It was a strange message to post before meeting a world leader.
Still, moments later, Trump had to sit across from Carney, who came prepared and calm.
During their private meeting, Trump repeated a strange idea he’s been sharing for months—that Canada could become the 51st state of the U.S. But Carney quickly shut that down. He replied, “Canada is not for sale,” and added, “won’t be for sale, ever.”
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, just told Donald Trump to his face that Canada will never be a part of the U.S. Donald Trump is getting humiliated again. pic.twitter.com/J5aRK5t6ZX
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Trump tried to lighten the moment by saying, “Never say never,” but Carney smiled and mouthed the word “never.” His message was clear: Canada will not be bullied, bought, or turned into a U.S. state.
As usual, Trump tried to make the moment about himself. He told reporters, “I think I was probably the greatest thing that happened to him,” suggesting that his threats toward Canada helped Carney win the election. Carney didn’t respond. He just gave Trump a polite stare. The awkward silence said enough.
Trump has attacked Canada many times before. He placed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, claimed that the U.S. was “subsidizing” Canada, and acted like America was doing Canada a favor by existing. However, this shows an apparent misunderstanding of the U.S.-Canada relationship.
The truth is that the United States and Canada have one of the most significant trading partnerships in the world. In 2024, total goods trade between the United States and Canada was an estimated $762.1 billion, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Also, the U.S. had a trade surplus in services with Canada.
Millions of U.S. jobs also depend on trade with Canada. American companies rely heavily on Canadian goods, from car parts in Michigan to lumber in Maine.
Trump’s claim that the U.S. gives Canada “free military protection” is also misleading. Canada is a NATO member and has troops serving in missions with the U.S. It’s a shared duty, not a favor.
Mark Carney came to Washington with one goal: to protect Canada’s interests. He said earlier, “I’m going to Washington to get the best deal for Canada.” And he tried to stay focused, even when Trump turned the meeting into a one-sided rant.
At one point, Trump rambled about tariffs, fake subsidies, and even reopening Alcatraz. He repeated, “Why are we subsidizing Canada $200 billion a year, or whatever the number might be?” But the truth is, that number isn’t real. There’s no official report that supports it.
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