Canadian PM Carney plans White House visit next week

Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing to visit the White House within the next week for talks with President Donald Trump, with trade negotiations being a central focus. Despite recent tensions over U.S.-imposed tariffs and Trump's proposal for Canada to merge with the U.S.—an idea Carney firmly rejected—both leaders described their recent phone call as constructive. Carney emphasized his commitment to securing the best deal for Canada and noted he would not rush negotiations, prioritizing the country's economic strength and infrastructure. Trump, while previously critical, praised Carney's willingness to engage and downplayed potential tensions, expressing optimism about future relations. Carney's election victory, which followed the resignation of former premier Justin Trudeau, was seen as a mandate to stand up to Trump, though the Liberals did not secure an outright majority and will need support from other parties. Both leaders appear eager to reset the tone of U.S.-Canada relations amid ongoing trade challenges.