Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump a day after securing the Liberals a return to power and following a campaign very much based on reproaching the president’s trade war and his 51s state ambitions.
According to a readout of the call from the Prime Minister’s Office, Trump congratulated Carney.
“The leaders agreed on the importance of Canada and the United States working together — as independent, sovereign nations — for their mutual betterment,” the readout said.
“To that end, the leaders agreed to meet in person in the near future.”
However, in a statement to The Canadian Press, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said the election “does not affect President Trump’s plan to make Canada America’s cherished 51st state.”
Trump’s return to the White House and former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s exit from Canadian politics played a role in delivering Carney a minority win.
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