WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.
While most of Carney’s attention remained focused on pressing Canada’s case against Trump’s tariffs and launching serious trade discussions, the president’s obsession with turning Canada into an American state was still a focal point.
The president assured reporters he was still keen on annexing Canada and Carney acknowledged that Trump brought it up again during private discussions.
The prime minister said he pressed Trump to drop the idea and repeatedly told him it will never happen.
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