Trump Says ‘Never Say Never’ as Carney Tells Him Canada Not for Sale

The two leaders had agreed in March to begin negotiations on trade and other issues after Canada’s general election last week. 

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House, May 6, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

At his first meeting with newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump said his country will continue friendly relations with Canada, but added that he would still like to see the country join the United States.

“I still believe that, but it takes two to tango,” he said, sitting alongside Carney in the Oval Office on May 6.