Tariff Tensions: Trump & Carney’s Trade Talk Showdown
Setting the Scene:
So, President Trump and Canada’s new PM, Mark Carney, finally met in the Oval Office. Cue: tense music. The vibe? Like old frenemies catching up after a long break, except one keeps joking about buying the other’s house. 🏠
Carney’s Stand:
Carney, cool as a Canadian winter, shut down any idea of Canada joining the U.S. or being “acquired.” He basically said, “Canada is not for sale, it won’t be for sale, ever. Let’s talk partnership, not a real estate deal.” 🚫💰
“As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale… Canada is one of them.”
— Carney, probably while politely sipping maple syrup-flavored coffee.
Trump’s Response:
Trump, ever the salesman, said things like, “Never say never!” and mused about a “wonderful marriage” with Canada. He even called the Canada-US border “artificial” and waxed poetic about how beautiful North America would look as one big happy country. 🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦
But Carney, in his Mr. Nice Guy but No-Nonsense mode, kept the focus on partnership, not annexation.
The Real Tea:
They did talk tariffs and trade—Carney pushed for lifting trade restrictions, Trump said maybe, we’ll see. The real win? Both agreed to keep talking and meet again soon at the G7. So, no fireworks (yet), just some polite Canadian diplomacy and a dash of Trumpian optimism.
Bottom Line:
Canada’s not for sale, but their handshake game is stronger than ever. 🤝
In Summary:
Carney = “No deal, bro.”
Trump = “But just think about it!”
Round 1 goes to Carney. 🥇
If you want the full drama, check out the video! 🎥🍿
(Based on coverage from CBS News, PBS, and YouTube highlights.)