Mark Carney to Meet Trump in Washington on May 6

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on May 6, marking their first meeting since Carney's election on an anti-Trump platform. The talks are expected to focus on trade tensions and the broader economic and security relationship between the two countries, following the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. Carney has emphasized that the previous era of deepening Canada-U.S. integration is over, stating his government will seek the best deal for Canada while strengthening ties with other trading partners. He has also reiterated Canada's sovereignty and signaled a willingness to chart a new course if necessary. The meeting comes amid heightened political tensions, as Carney's victory was seen as a mandate to stand up to Trump's economic pressure and threats to Canadian sovereignty. Additionally, King Charles III is set to deliver the Speech from the Throne in the Canadian Parliament later in May, underscoring Canada's ties to the British Commonwealth.