Carney still hasn’t spoken to Trump, thinks president is waiting for election results to talk [Video]

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he still hasn’t spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump since taking office last week, implying the president is waiting for the results of the federal election.

Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister 10 days ago, told reporters Monday he’s willing to speak to Trump, if the president shows respect for Canada.

“I’m available for a call, but we’re going to talk on our terms. As a sovereign country — not as what he pretends we are — and on a comprehensive deal,” said Carney during a campaign stop in Gander, N.L., where he leaned heavily on Canadian patriotism.

In the latest sign of the deteriorating relationship between the once close allies, Carney’s team said Trump hasn’t called Carney to congratulate him on becoming prime minister, and hasn’t posted anything online either.

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