New Era in US-Canada ties? Trump calls first talk with Canada’s new PM Mark Carney success

U.S. President Donald Trump reported Friday his initial call to new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was "very productive" and Carney told Trump Canada respects its sovereignty privately and publicly but noted that things have altered in the relationship.

Mark Carney’s First Big Diplomatic Test

The invitation was prompted by Trump announcing a trade war against Canada and threatening to deploy economic pressure into making Canada the 51st state of America, something which has outraged Canadians. Trump dodged mentioning anything of that nature in his Twitter post and also later in comments in public life. The president of the U.S.

Carney Set the Tone with ‘Extremely Productive'

But Trump announced further tariffs. And Carney indicated Trump didn't indicate that he would slow down on tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars and other items. It is likely now that through negotiating we will be able to re-establish a bit of confidence but we can't turn back," Carney indicated. Trump renegotiated the free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada during his first term.

Trump Says Call Was a Hit

Trump and Carney reached a consensus that Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's trade minister of international trade, and United States Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, will accelerate discussions to resolve the impending tariffs in the meantime. The Liberal government had looked set for a historic election loss this year until Trump invoked a trade war and presumed to challenge Canada's sovereignty. The crisis has bred a surge of patriotism among Canadians, with most Canadians feeling that Carney is the best individual to guide the nation at the moment. Trump had earlier admitted that he had shaken Canadian politics.