Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carne, Donald Trump, meets to treat bilateral relations and trade

The newly elected Prime Minister in Canada, Mark CarneThe White House visited on Tuesday to meet the President of the United States, Donald Trump, andThe context of differences And strong tensions between American neighbors.
A meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States It is not a habit of confrontation A high level, but he did not have anything normal, after Trump clarified the possibility Convert Canada in State No. 51.
It was not long before the journalist asked what was going on in the mind of everyone: if Trump continued his desire to include Canada. Trump said he was still interestedThe borders between two countries qualified from just an arbitrary demarcation.
The comments caused the immediate response to the Canadian leader, who answered Trump, confirming this Canada “will never be for sale,”. Trump raised his eyebrow and He replied, “Never say“Never, never, never, never. “
The meeting allowed us to understand how Trump amends OVA office meetingsL, which are transmitted from brief and worldly reactions to tense situations that often force foreign leaders to make a decision between the unjust or challenge of the American president.
This method can be a motivation for their supporters, while generating it Instability of the usual diplomats For a more restricted style of international diplomacy.
“There is no formula for dealing with this,” said Daniel Mallel, who was an ambassador in Ireland in the United States during Trump’s first state. a description Undoubted behavior for the president As a “dangerous factor” and “extraordinary exit of the base.”
Carney was driven by a wave of frustration Before Trump’s aggressive speech, and This was his opportunity to confront directly To the president in defense of his country. He maintained direct but firm behavior.
It looks like this Carney achieved the right balanceAt least from Trump’s perspective. At the end of the meeting, the American president said: “I love this man.” Carney states that he tried a wide range of issues with Trump and adds that despite the complexity of the negotiations, it was “constructive”.
To the journalist’s question if there is something that Carney can say to raise A tariff up to 25 % on CanadaTrump, frankly, said, “No,” before confirming that the definitions exist Stay until your demands are met.
Shortly before Carney’s arrival, Trump took social networks to indicate that Washington did not need “none” from his northern neighbor. Trump confirmed that the United States was not interested in buying cars To Canada, regardless of whether it was assembled in the North American country. He added that the trade deficit of $ 63,000 million of goods, which exaggerates up to 200,000 million, constitutes an elimination subsidy.
Carney admitted that No speech about definitions I would like to influence Trump, saying that “this is a broader conversation.” “There are much greater powers,” the Canadian leader continued. “This will take some time And some discussions. That is why we are here, to get these discussions. “
Trump added that the meeting with Carney was “great” and that he believed that the ongoing relationship would be “strong.” Canada is the main destination for export from 36 states From the United States, with approximately $ 2.7 billion in goods and services that cross the border daily. Nearly 60 % of crude oil and 85 % of electricity imports in the United States come from Canada.
Canada is also the largest supplier of aluminum, aluminum and uranium in Washington, and it has 34 minerals and minerals for the Pentagon in the spotlight for reasons related to national security. Canada is one of the most affiliated global trade countriesWith 77 % of all its exports to the United States.
Additional sources • AP