Summary
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. Carney and President Donald Trump discussed issues including US tariffs and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Although no major agreements were reached, keeping the conversation going was seen as a positive step.
Key Facts
- Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House for the second time in five months.
- Carney met with United States President Donald Trump to discuss trade issues.
- The US has tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and autos that affect Canada’s economy.
- More than 77% of Canada’s exports go to the United States.
- Topics included US tariffs and the USMCA, which is up for review next year.
- President Trump expressed willingness to renegotiate or make different trade deals.
- Carney’s government has made concessions, such as dropping counter tariffs and scrapping a digital services tax.
- Canadian opposition leaders criticized Carney’s approach, noting that he had promised to secure a new economic relationship with the US.
