Sat May 03 03:15:31 UTC 2025: ## Canadian PM Carney to Meet Trump Amidst Trade Tensions

**Toronto, May 3, 2025** – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on May 6th, amidst ongoing trade disputes and Trump’s threats regarding Canadian sovereignty. Carney’s Liberal Party secured a surprising electoral victory, widely interpreted as a rejection of Trump’s aggressive trade policies.

Carney acknowledged the challenges of the upcoming meeting, stating that while he and Trump had a “constructive” phone call, he intends to “fight to get the best deal for Canada.” He emphasized that the previously close Canada-U.S. relationship, characterized by increasing integration, is over. This marks a significant shift from the previous administration under Justin Trudeau, who was frequently targeted by Trump.

This meeting comes after Carney’s recent election win and his outlined priorities for his fourth term, which include addressing a “once-in-a-lifetime crisis” and fostering national unity. He also confirmed that King Charles III will deliver a speech outlining the government’s priorities on May 27th, highlighting Canada’s sovereignty.

However, University of Toronto professor Robert Bothwell voiced concerns about the meeting with Trump, arguing that it’s futile to negotiate with the U.S. President.

Meanwhile, Carney has initiated a process to ensure Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost his seat in the recent election, can run in a by-election. A Conservative MP will resign to allow Poilievre to contest a seat in the House of Commons.

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