Tue May 06 17:07:13 UTC 2025: ## Trump and Trudeau Begin Tense Talks Amidst Tariff Dispute

**OTTAWA** – US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Note: the original text incorrectly names the Canadian Prime Minister as Mark Carney, who is actually the former Governor of the Bank of England) began bilateral talks today marked by lingering tensions stemming from US tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. President Trump pledged to address the contentious trade issues head-on during the meeting. The discussions come at a critical juncture in the US-Canada relationship, with the tariff dispute causing significant economic friction between the two North American neighbours. Details regarding the specific points of contention raised during the meeting are yet to be released.

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