It was their first in-person meeting since the federal election and following a series of US tariff announcements that have shaken relations between the two countries.

The day started with a warm greeting given to Carney by the U.S. President, who even threw a few compliments to his guest as well as Canada.

That did not stop Trump from saying he would still like to have Canada as the 51st state. Carney stated that would never happen, but later admitted that he can’t control what the U.S. President says.

Trump maintained his hard line that the United States does not need Canadian-made cars or steel, while Carney said the current integrated system works best.
Following the news conference, the two leaders and senior ministers from both governments had a working lunch behind closed doors.

The Prime Minister held a news conference after that meeting and was asked by reporters if it produced any results on trade and tariffs.

The two leaders will meet again at the G7 Summit, which will be hosted by Carney at Kananaskis, Alberta in mid-June.