Photos: Canada PM Mark Carney and Trump’s WH faceoff showcases US President’s aggression, hospitality and stubbornness

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Mark Carney met Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday. None of them indicated that they would back down from their disagreements in the ongoing trade battle.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump squared off in the Oval Office on Tuesday, and neither leader indicated that they would back down from their stark disagreements in a trade battle that has destroyed decades of mutual trust between the two nations.(Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump squared off in the Oval Office on Tuesday, and neither leader indicated that they would back down from their stark disagreements in a trade battle that has destroyed decades of mutual trust between the two nations.(Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)

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Regarding Trump's demands to make Canada the 51st state, Carney maintained that his country was "not for sale," to which Trump retorted, "time will tell." Nevertheless, the two maintained a cordial exchange.(REUTERS)
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Regarding Trump’s demands to make Canada the 51st state, Carney maintained that his country was “not for sale,” to which Trump retorted, “time will tell.” Nevertheless, the two maintained a cordial exchange.(REUTERS)

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When a reporter inquired if there was anything Carney could do in order to assist Trump remove his 25% tariffs on Canada, Trump responded simply, "No." "Just the way it is," the US President asserted.(AFP)
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When a reporter inquired if there was anything Carney could do in order to assist Trump remove his 25% tariffs on Canada, Trump responded simply, “No.” “Just the way it is,” the US President asserted.(AFP)

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Carney stated that "this is a bigger discussion," acknowledging that tariff bluster alone would not influence Trump.(REUTERS)
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Carney stated that “this is a bigger discussion,” acknowledging that tariff bluster alone would not influence Trump.(REUTERS)

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The Canadian leader went on to say, "There are much bigger forces involved." He added that this will require some debate and time. "And that’s why we’re here, to have those discussions.”(AFP)
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The Canadian leader went on to say, “There are much bigger forces involved.” He added that this will require some debate and time. “And that’s why we’re here, to have those discussions.”(AFP)

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The two leaders' encounter demonstrated Trump's whole range of his distinct anger, friendliness, and intransigence. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)
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The two leaders’ encounter demonstrated Trump’s whole range of his distinct anger, friendliness, and intransigence. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)

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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn't need "ANYTHING" from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)
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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn’t need “ANYTHING” from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)

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While maintaining the cool-headedness of an economist who has run the central banks of both Canada and the United Kingdom, Carney won the prime ministership by vowing to tackle Trump's growing hostility. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)
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While maintaining the cool-headedness of an economist who has run the central banks of both Canada and the United Kingdom, Carney won the prime ministership by vowing to tackle Trump’s growing hostility. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)

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During the meeting, Carney occasionally found it difficult to voice his opinions and raised his hand to speak as Trump talked for extended periods of time and shifted the subject, mentioning Justin Trudeau, Carney's predecessor, California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, and hinting at a "great" announcement that is “not necessarily on trade.” (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)
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During the meeting, Carney occasionally found it difficult to voice his opinions and raised his hand to speak as Trump talked for extended periods of time and shifted the subject, mentioning Justin Trudeau, Carney’s predecessor, California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, and hinting at a “great” announcement that is “not necessarily on trade.” (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)

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Trump emphasized that the concept would result in lower taxes for Canadians, but he also stated that the two would not talk about joining the U.S. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)
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Trump emphasized that the concept would result in lower taxes for Canadians, but he also stated that the two would not talk about joining the U.S. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)(AFP)

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Carney stated that it is not for sale. “It won’t be for sale. Ever. But the opportunity is in the partnership and what we can build together.”(REUTERS)
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Carney stated that it is not for sale. “It won’t be for sale. Ever. But the opportunity is in the partnership and what we can build together.”(REUTERS)

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Trump insisted that even if the cars were also built in America, the US did not want to purchase automobiles from Canada. He further  maintained that the $63 billion goods trade gap, which he exaggerated to $200 billion, was a subsidy that had to end.(AP)
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Trump insisted that even if the cars were also built in America, the US did not want to purchase automobiles from Canada. He further  maintained that the $63 billion goods trade gap, which he exaggerated to $200 billion, was a subsidy that had to end.(AP)

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U.S. President Donald Trump made wired gestures during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)
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U.S. President Donald Trump made wired gestures during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis(REUTERS)

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However, the discussion did not turn into the public outburst that occurred at Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to whom the US president and his crew chastised him for not being more submissive.(AP)
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However, the discussion did not turn into the public outburst that occurred at Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to whom the US president and his crew chastised him for not being more submissive.(AP)

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