Canada’s New Prime Minister Shuts Down Donald Trump’s Bold 51st State Plan: ‘We’re Not for Sale! (VIDEO)
During a recent meeting at the White House, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made it clear to former U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada is not for sale. Trump had joked about the idea of making Canada the 51st state of the United States, but Carney firmly rejected the suggestion.
He said that some places, like Canada, are simply not for sale and never will be. He added that he had spoken with many Canadians during his campaign, and it was clear to him that they value their independence and have no interest in becoming part of another country.
Trump, in his usual confident style, replied by saying, “Never say never.” He explained that there have been many things in his life that people thought were impossible, but later became possible. He believed that sometimes, with time and friendly negotiation, unexpected things could happen.
This meeting was their first face-to-face conversation since Carney won the Canadian election. His campaign had strongly opposed Trump’s ideas and actions, especially when it came to Canada.
In the past, Trump had upset many Canadians by threatening to take over the country and by placing tariffs on Canadian products, which broke the rules of the free trade agreement between the two countries. Those actions played a big role in helping Carney and his party win the election.
Even though there had been tension before, Trump was surprisingly friendly during their meeting. He made a joke that his presence actually helped Carney win. He even went as far as calling Carney a talented and good person and said he respected him.
Carney said that his main focus as prime minister is to make Canada safer. He wants to improve national defense, strengthen the border with the U.S., and stop the illegal flow of fentanyl, a dangerous drug that’s been affecting many communities. He also mentioned that he was open to updating the trade agreement between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico—known as USMCA. The agreement is scheduled for review soon, and both leaders agreed that some parts may need to be renegotiated.
Trump said he was proud of the deal during his first term but warned that all countries involved need to follow the rules. He also showed that he’s still skeptical about free trade with Canada. He said the U.S. wants to build and use its own cars and steel instead of relying on imports from Canada.
While Carney is set to host a big meeting of world leaders next month in Alberta, Canada, the topic didn’t come up in their public discussion. The meeting mostly focused on trade, defense, and the future of relations between the two neighboring countries.
