During a tense meeting at the White House on Tuesday, May 6, newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada is “not for sale.”
Despite their clear disagreements, the encounter remained cordial, even as Trump once again promoted his recurring idea of turning Canada into the 51st U.S. state.
Trump reiterated his stance, saying, “It takes two to tango, right? We’re not going to be discussing that unless somebody wants to discuss it.”
Describing such a union as a “wonderful marriage,” Trump left the door open for future talks. But Carney quickly shut down the notion, responding, “There are some places that are never for sale,” referencing iconic institutions like the White House and Buckingham Palace.
Although Trump acknowledged Canada’s increased military contributions as a positive development, he stopped short of dropping his controversial proposal altogether, concluding with, “I say, never say never.”
