Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Asks Trump at White House Meeting to Stop Calling Canada the '51st State' Despite Continued Usage

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly stated that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to stop referring to Canada as the "51st state" of the United States during their meeting at the White House. Carney made the request amid ongoing remarks by Trump that have described Canada in this manner. Despite Carney's appeal, Trump reportedly continued to use the term. The interaction highlights diplomatic sensitivities between the two neighboring countries, with Carney emphasizing the importance of respecting Canada's sovereignty and distinct status.