Trump and Carney Discuss 51st State, 25% Tariffs, and G7 Summit at White House

President Donald Trump met with Canada's newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, where Trump reiterated his stance that the U.S. does not need Canadian products such as cars, steel, and aluminum, which are subject to 25% tariffs. Despite this, Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining friendship with Canada, stating that the U.S. subsidizes Canada to the tune of $200 billion a year, which is hard for the American taxpayer to justify. During the meeting, Trump raised the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st state of the U.S., a notion he has mentioned before. Carney firmly rejected this idea, stating that Canada is 'not for sale' and would never consider such a political union. The leaders also discussed the renewal of the USMCA, with Trump questioning its necessity post-NAFTA. The discussions between Trump and Carney were described as constructive, covering topics such as trade, border security, and the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta on June 15-17. They also touched on international issues including China, Ukraine, and Russia. Both leaders agreed to continue their dialogue in the coming weeks and at the G7 meeting.