Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly described his first conversation with President Donald Trump as “very constructive.”
BBC reports that the two leaders spoke amid the escalating trade war, particularly over Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on vehicle imports, set to take effect on April 2, which threatens to devastate Canada’s auto industry.
Carney, who took office in mid-March, said that Trump “respected Canada’s sovereignty” during the exchange, despite the President’s previous remarks suggesting Canada should become the 51st state — a statement that has caused significant backlash in Canada.
Trump, for his part, characterized the call as “extremely productive,” signaling a potential shift in tone compared to his jabs at Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau.
