Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made his much-anticipated first visit to the White House, as his country and the United States continue to spar over trade, tariffs and the prospect of reimagining their shared borders.
Seated across from Carney in the Oval Office on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump continued to advocate for Canada becoming part of its southern neighbour.
But Carney reiterated his firm commitment to defending Canadian sovereignty, though he spoke only briefly during his half-hour appearance with Trump in the Oval Office.
“As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale,” Carney told Trump, in a gesture to the president’s background as a real-estate developer.
He then referenced his mandate from Canada’s recent federal elections, which reflected growing anti-Trump sentiment among Canadian voters.
“Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign these last several months, it’s not for sale — won’t …