Trump And Carney Clash In Oval Office Over Tariffs

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clashed in the Oval Office without reaching any breakthrough in their trade standoff, Rob Gillies and Josh Boak reported for the Associated Press (AP).

Carney, Canada’s former central banker turned prime minister, rebuffed Trump’s quip about making Canada the 51st state, declaring, “We’re not for sale.” I Photo: Mark Carney Facebook

The two leaders maintained a civil tone despite clear tension.

When asked about lifting the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods—some as high as 25%—Trump curtly responded, “No. Just the way it is.” Carney, Canada’s former central banker turned prime minister, rebuffed Trump’s quip about making Canada the 51st state, declaring, “We’re not for sale.”

Carney said broader conversations were needed, noting that Canada is focused on reducing internal trade barriers to boost its economy.

Despite Trump’s intransigence, Carney added that “there are much bigger forces involved,” signaling that Canada hopes diplomacy can still defuse tensions in the long run.